{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:06.023Z","occupation":{"soc":"27-4015.00","title":"Lighting Technicians","group":"Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media","sector":"51","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers lighting technicians working across theatrical, broadcast, live-event, and studio production environments, from entry-level rig operation under supervision through executive-level departmental leadership and strategic client management.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Basic lighting fixtures and control boards — identify and operate under direct supervision on a live production set.","Standard rigging and cabling procedures — follow established protocols when setting up lighting equipment in a studio or stage environment.","Creative director instructions — listen actively and implement lighting adjustments as directed during pre-production walkthroughs.","Lighting plots and technical diagrams — read and interpret with guidance to position fixtures according to a supervisor's specifications.","CAD-based lighting design software — navigate foundational functions under supervision to draft simple fixture layouts.","Client requirements documentation — review and summarize key lighting needs with support from a senior technician.","Office suite and email tools — use to communicate routine scheduling updates and equipment requests within a production team.","Safety checklists and OSHA-aligned protocols — complete accurately before each lighting rig installation on a venue or stage.","Basic color theory and light quality concepts — recognize and apply foundational principles when selecting gels or filters under supervision.","Project timelines and call sheets — track personal task deadlines to meet daily production schedules as assigned by a lighting director."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Lighting rigs for multi-scene productions — configure and adjust with reduced oversight to meet evolving creative briefs on a theater or event stage.","Creative department heads — confer with regularly to align lighting design with art direction, copywriting, and production objectives.","Industrial control and dimming systems — program and troubleshoot routine faults during live or recorded production environments.","Lighting budgets for assigned projects — monitor expenditures and flag variances to production management before deadlines.","Presentation software and visual mock-ups — prepare and deliver lighting concept previews to internal stakeholders for feedback.","Spreadsheet tools — use to track inventory, equipment rentals, and cost allocations across concurrent lighting projects.","On-set lighting continuity — maintain across multiple shooting days by documenting fixture positions, gel choices, and dimmer settings.","Client preference feedback — interpret and translate into practical lighting modifications within existing rig constraints.","Time management across overlapping production calls — prioritize and schedule personal workload to meet multiple project deadlines simultaneously.","Project management software — use to log task progress, update schedules, and coordinate with cross-functional production teams."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Comprehensive lighting designs for complex productions — develop autonomously from concept through execution across broadcast, theatrical, or live-event environments.","Final lighting layouts and visualizations — present confidently to clients and creative directors for approval, incorporating real-time feedback.","Non-routine technical problems such as equipment failure during live broadcasts — diagnose and resolve independently to maintain production continuity.","Own project accounts and budgets — manage end-to-end within financial and scheduling parameters established by production leadership.","CAD lighting design and simulation software — apply at an advanced level to produce precise, client-ready design documentation.","Cross-departmental production meetings — lead lighting-specific agenda items, synthesizing input from creative, art, and technical teams.","Originality in atmospheric and narrative lighting — exercise consistently to differentiate production quality and fulfill director's creative vision.","Vendor and rental-house negotiations — conduct independently to secure equipment within budget while meeting technical specifications.","Written production reports, lighting cue sheets, and post-event analyses — author clearly for both technical crews and non-technical clients.","Emerging lighting technologies and control protocols — evaluate and integrate into existing workflows to improve production efficiency and effect."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational lighting standards and best-practice frameworks — establish and champion across multiple production departments or a full-service lighting company.","Junior and mid-level lighting technicians — mentor and develop through structured coaching, on-the-job feedback, and skills assessments.","Strategic vendor partnerships and technology procurement decisions — lead at an organizational level to align equipment investment with long-term production goals.","High-stakes client relationships — cultivate and steward by presenting visionary lighting concepts that drive account retention and business growth.","Department-wide budgets spanning multiple simultaneous productions — oversee and optimize, ensuring fiscal accountability and resource efficiency.","Innovative lighting design methodologies — pioneer and introduce into organizational workflows, advancing the creative and technical capabilities of the entire team.","Cross-functional production leadership teams — influence as the principal lighting authority, shaping overall production strategy and creative direction.","Talent acquisition and workforce planning for lighting departments — direct to build teams capable of delivering high-volume, high-complexity production schedules.","Industry relationships, guild affiliations, and professional networks — leverage to position the organization competitively within the entertainment and media sector.","Organizational quality standards for lighting execution — define, audit, and continuously refine to ensure consistent excellence across all client deliverables."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}