Avant Gardner is hiring: Lighting Technician, L2 (Seasonal) in New York

WHO WE ARE

Avant Gardner is New York City's premier event space and producer. Its flagship venue, The Brooklyn Mirage, is the crown jewel of New York City entertainment and one of the most iconic venues in the world. Avant Gardner’s 80,000 square foot complex occupies an entire city block of East Williamsburg, highlighted by the space’s unrivaled audiovisual features including a 200 foot wide, 15k resolution video wall. Voted North America's 'Best Large Club' in 2022 and 2023 and ranked top ten globally by DJ Mag, Avant Gardner has welcomed sold out shows featuring today's top acts and emerging global stars including Drake, Skrillex, Turnstile, Four Tet, John Summit, Glass Animals, Carl Cox, Keinemusik, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Marshmello, Reneé Rapp, Rina Sawayama, Rüfüs Du Sol, SOFI TUKKER, Tiësto, and many more. Avant Gardner’s portfolio includes event brands such as The Cityfox Experience along with programming across New York City. For more information, visit Avant-Gardner.com.

THE JOB

We are seeking a Lighting Technician/L2 in the East Williamsburg/Bushwick area. Avant Gardner is actively accepting resumes from lighting techs with skills in electrics, lighting, and production for a seasonal position.. The Lighting Technician/L2 is responsible for maintaining the Production Department’s lighting inventory (both architectural and entertainment) and atmospheric effects for each show. In addition to these responsibilities, the Lighting Technician/L2 also assists in lighting and electrical installations for the venue as a whole.

WHO YOU ARE

• Someone who is highly organized
• Someone who is able to juggle multiple projects at once and prioritize with a high degree of accuracy
• Someone who is reliable and has a “no task too small” attitude
• Someone who can keep calm under high pressure situations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hang, Circuit, and Focus Lighting from plots
• Maintain documentation for electrics, lighting, and associated networking
• Repair and maintenance of lighting and electrical inventory
• Provide support for Lighting Programmers during events

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Required proficiency in the Google Workspace suite, and its applications such asDocs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive- including Shared Drives, and Google Groups for seamless team communication. Basic training is provided to ensure effective utilization of these tools for collaboration, communication, and document management.
• 3-5 Years of relevant professional experience
• Skills in lighting installations within entertainment and permanent scenarios
• Motivated, responsible, and punctual
• Team-oriented attitude
• Basic Carpentry skills

PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Vectorworks, and Lightwright
• Proficiency in MA2/MA3 programming techniques
• Knowledge of entertainment drafting standards
  

PHYSICAL FACTORS AND/OR ENVIRONMENT

• Must be willing to work long shifts, including nights, weekends, and possible holidays
• Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and other ariel equipment
• Specific Vision Requirements: Color Vision & Depth Perception

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate for this position starts at $40/hr-$55/hr, and is negotiable based on experience.