Lighting Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A creative job that plans and designs lighting, selects equipment, and issues construction instructions for performances in spaces, stages, exhibitions, etc.
Description
Lighting designers plan and design lighting performance schemes using light in various spaces such as theaters, exhibitions, commercial facilities, and buildings. They hold discussions with clients and directors to create lighting plans aligned with concepts. They perform illuminance calculations, color temperature adjustments, visualization using CAD and 3D simulation software, select lighting equipment, and instruct programming of control systems (such as DMX). At construction sites, they collaborate with technical staff for light adjustments and final checks, taking responsibility for high-quality spatial performances that realize the intended direction.
Future Outlook
Demand for lighting performances is expanding not only in theaters and stages but also in commercial facilities and outdoor events, and with the introduction of LED lighting and smart lighting technologies, highly specialized personnel are in demand.
Personality Traits
Attention to detail / Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills / Flexible thinking
Work Style
Event-related / Freelance / Production Company Employment / Project-based / Remote
Career Path
Lighting Assistant → Junior Lighting Designer → Senior Lighting Designer → Lighting Director → Freelance / Consultant
Required Skills
CAD/3D Simulation Software Operation / Lighting Basics / Lighting Control System Operation / Lighting Equipment Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Color Theory Knowledge / Electrical Work Knowledge / English (Technical Document Understanding) / Programming (Lighting Control)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine light adjustments determine the quality of the performance. |
| Communication Skills | Communication with clients, directors, and contractors is important. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because original light performance plans are required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is advanced in cooperation with lighting assistants and technical staff. |
Aliases
- Light Designer
- Lighting Designer
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