Technical Designer

Technical Designer (AV & Lighting Systems)

Turn creative ideas into technical reality. At Painting with Light, we create immersive lighting, audiovisual and multimedia experiences that captivate audiences around the world. From theme parks and museums to immersive attractions, hospitality destinations, cultural venues and live entertainment projects, we combine creativity, technology and storytelling to deliver award‑winning experiences. We don't just imagine extraordinary experiences, we engineer them. We're looking for a Technical Designer with a passion for lighting, multimedia and technology who can transform creative concepts into technically robust, buildable and budget-conscious solutions.

A background in entertainment technology, audiovisual integration, lighting systems or immersive experiences is considered a strong advantage.

Your Role

As a Technical Designer, you bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution. Working closely with lighting designers, project managers, programmers, suppliers and clients, you will develop technical solutions, system architectures and project documentation that enable our concepts to be successfully delivered. You play a key role in translating design intent into technically feasible, reliable and cost‑effective systems while supporting the successful delivery of projects from concept through implementation.

What You'll Do

• Translate creative concepts and design intent into technically feasible and executable solutions.

• Develop system architectures for lighting, audiovisual and multimedia installations.

• Create technical drawings, schematics, layouts and installation documentation.

• Prepare equipment schedules, technical specifications and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).

• Support project budgeting and evaluate technical solutions based on performance, feasibility and cost.

• Coordinate with designers, project managers, suppliers and installation partners.

• Assist in technical procurement and product selection.

• Verify designs against technical, operational and budget requirements.

• Support installation, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Personal Skills

• Strong technical and analytical mindset.

• Passion for technology, innovation and experience‑driven projects.

• Solution‑oriented and detail‑focused approach.

• Strong ownership and sense of responsibility.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

• Curious, proactive and eager to continuously learn.

• Hands‑on mentality and willingness to solve challenges proactively.

• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic project environment.

• Willingness to travel occasionally when projects require it.

Technical Skills

AV, Lighting & Multimedia Systems

• Strong understanding of professional lighting, audio, video and multimedia systems.

• Knowledge of audiovisual infrastructures, signal distribution and equipment integration.

• Experience with media servers, projection systems, audio systems and immersive technologies.

• Ability to evaluate technical solutions based on performance, reliability, maintainability and budget requirements.

• Experience supporting testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of complex installations.

Show Control & System Integration

• Understanding of show control principles and the integration of lighting, audio, video, special effects and interactive systems.

• Familiarity with industry‑standard show control platforms such as Beckhoff, Pharos Controls, MA Lighting, TouchDesigner and Isaac.

• Knowledge of automation, synchronization and event‑based control systems.

• Understanding of communication protocols such as DMX, Art‑Net, sACN, OSC, MIDI, DANTE and TCP/IP.

• Experience with network architectures and infrastructures for AV, lighting and show control systems.

• Ability to develop and document system architectures, signal flows and control topologies.

• Experience integrating multiple technologies into reliable, maintainable and scalable systems.

Technical Design & Engineering

• Proficiency in Vectorworks, ConnectCAD and AutoCAD.

• Experience creating technical drawings, schematics, installation