Insomniac - Seasonal Lighting Crew Manager, Elevated

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at elevated customer experience? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self‑starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the event operations space. Is this you? Read on…

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state‑of‑the‑art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large‑scale art installations, theatrical performers and next‑generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe.

Since its inception, Insomniac’s events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company’s premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las V, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since 1993.

Insomniac is looking for a Lighting Manager, Elevated Experiences. This position will report to the Director of Elevated Experiences.

• Lead and manage the lighting team, including technicians and support staff.
• Collaborate closely with the Production Designer to develop and execute lighting concepts aligned with festival brand standards.
• Create and advance lighting plots for each event.
• Oversee pre‑production planning, including advancing, equipment planning, and documentation.
• Source, order, and manage rental lighting equipment for each event.
• Negotiate and confirm vendor quotes and basic contract terms.
• Oversee all phases of lighting operations: pre‑production, onsite execution, and post‑production.
• Coordinate lighting load‑in, setup, programming, testing, show operation, and strike.
• Program and troubleshoot DMX‑based lighting systems as needed.
• Partner with the BOH Manager to create and advance accurate power plots.
• Work alongside the Director of Elevated Experiences to track costs and remain within approved budgets.
• Communicate proactively with internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth execution.

• Proven experience in lighting design and management for large‑scale live events or festivals.
• Strong technical knowledge of lighting systems, control protocols, and power requirements.
• Experience leading crews and managing vendors in fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing onsite conditions.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Airtable.

• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments.
• May work in drastic temperature climates.
• Must be willing to frequently travel to work events during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy,…