New Era Technology NZ · 5 hours ago
Theater and Performance Lighting - Team Lead
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expNew Era Technology is a company that prioritizes a people-first culture and is committed to professional development. The Theater & Performance Lighting - Team Lead is responsible for managing and mentoring the lighting team, overseeing technical execution, and acting as the primary liaison for vendor and subcontractor relationships.
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Responsibilities
Manage, instruct, and support the lighting team, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
Identify training needs, develop training procedures, and facilitate certification programs (e.g., ETC Authorized Service Provider)
Coach and mentor field engineers and technicians, both on-site and remotely
Oversee field engineering, quality control, and commissioning of lighting systems
Review system, floorplan, and shop drawings; approve design changes as needed
Provide technical guidance and support to project managers, sales, and operations teams.Ensure compliance with industry standards (DMX, SACN, rigging, electrical theory, etc.)
Assist sales teams with site surveys, product demonstrations, and pre-sales engineering
Lead technical presentations
Develop comprehensive proposals, quotes, and submittal packages for lighting projects
Attend design, coordination, and turnover meetings with project managers and clients
Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with trusted vendors, dealers, and subcontractors (lighting, rigging, electrical)
Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to ensure quality and reliability of partners
Perform service calls and repairs as needed; act as technical backstop for the team
Respond to technical questions and business concerns from internal and external stakeholders
Advise on team structure, resource allocation, and process improvements
Support business development and subject matter expertise for lighting solutions
Contribute to organizational strategy, especially during transitions and restructuring
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of field experience installing, programming, and troubleshooting professional lighting systems
ETC Authorized Service Provider Certification required (or ability to obtain)
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong understanding of lighting system functionality, design principles, and event/theatrical lighting
Proficiency in IP networking, DMX/SACN protocols, Vectorworks, Bluebeam, and MS Office
Proven problem-solving and leadership abilities
Experience in drafting, design, and estimating lighting systems
Preferred
Prior experience in team leadership or management preferred
Degree in Theatre Design, Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
Familiarity with bid documentation, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Bluebeam, and vendor management a plus
Benefits
Full Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K match
29 PTO Days including company holidays
Company
New Era Technology NZ
New Era Technology NZ provides a range of network and IT support, strategic planning, modern workspace, audio and visual, virtual meeting rooms and professional development solutions and services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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