TAD lighting, video designer

Usnh Open · verified Sep 29, 2026

Keene State College Part-time Mid-level Video Production

At a glance

Mid-level Video Production role at Usnh. Keene State College · part-time.

Pay not stated Video Production salary

RoleVideo Production

SeniorityMid-level

LocationKeene State College

EmploymentPart-time

PostedSep 25, 2026 · 4d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build lighting plans for student productions within the assigned budget and production schedule
Create CAD light plots, cue scripts, instrument schedules, channel hookups, focus charts, and magic sheets
Coordinate with directors, stage managers, and scenic designers to align cues with production needs
Support equipment hanging and focusing, then arrange gel, gobo, and rental requests when needed
Provide video design or meet video and lighting run deadlines for individual productions

What you bring

You have experience working in an academic theatre production environment
You bring lighting experience with VectorWorks, AutoDesk, or another suitable software system
You can produce CAD files that export to PDF and prepare LightWright paperwork

Who this fits

This part-time role suits a mid-level lighting designer who can work independently across student productions while collaborating with production staff. You will need to meet predetermined production dates and deadlines, with video design work added when a production requires it. The role is based at Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire.

From the employer

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The Lighting Designer is responsible for researching and developing a complete lighting design for department student productions within a predetermined budget. Working collaboratively with the Director, Stage Manager, and Scenic Designer, the designer ensures the lighting vision supports the overall production aesthetic while adhering to all deadlines.

The designer drafts a full light plot using CAD software (VectorWorks, AutoDesk, or equivalent), develops a cue script prior to tech rehearsal, and prepares all associated paperwork including instrument schedules, channel hook-ups, focus charts, and magic sheets (LightWright format preferred). The designer assists with hang and focus, coordinates gel and gobo pulls and orders, and manages light rental requests as needed. Video design support may also be required on a per-production basis.

Duties/Responsibilities:

(100%)

Research and develop lighting design for production according to predetermined budget
Draft light plot (in Vector Works, Auto Desk or other CAD program able to export into PDF) by pre-determined production dates
Meet with Director, stage manager to develop cue script before tech rehearsal; work with scenic designer to meet production needs adhering to production deadlines
Assist in hang and create focus charts for master electricians to use
Complete instrument schedule/channel hook-up/magic sheet or additional paperwork (LightWright format is preferred)
Meeting deadlines for videotaping/light run; light rental request (if needed); light plot (Gel/Gobo list, pulled and ordered)
Video design, as needed, per production

Requirements:

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

Must be experienced in academic theatre production setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must have necessary lighting experience in specific software systems

Compensation Pay Range:

$45 /hour

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Keene

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00