Lighting
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What does a Lighting Designer/Director do?
An L1 Lighting Designer/Director designs, programs, and operates the lighting for live events. They create the visual atmosphere through color, movement, and intensity — programming cues on a lighting console and running them live during the show. On corporate events, the L1 handles stage washes, presenter key lights, and audience lighting.
Responsibilities
- •Design the lighting plot and select fixtures for the event
- •Program lighting cues, scenes, and timecoded sequences
- •Operate the lighting console during the live show
- •Manage the lighting team (L2s, spot operators)
- •Coordinate with video and scenic teams on visual integration
Common Gear
grandMA3, ETC Eos, Hog 4, ChamSys MagicQ
Lighting Designer/Director Rates in San Diego
Low
$550
per 10-hr day
Mid
$750
per 10-hr day
High
$925
per 10-hr day
Based on Truss marketplace data for San Diego, CA. Rates vary by experience, specialization, and event type.
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