Theatre designers jobs in the United States

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Counted Oct 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 81
Employers: 62

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour: $28.90Across 12 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%2 listings
Hybrid: 7%6 listings
On-site: 7%6 listings

Not specified: 83% (67 listings)

Employers hiring include HDR (4), BARD RAO & ATHANAS CONSULTING ENGINEERS LLC (3), CannonDesign (3).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Theatre designers jobs in the United States

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Senior Lighting Designer
BARD RAO & ATHANAS CONSULTING ENGINEERS LLC
Houston, TX
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Senior Lighting Designer
BARD RAO & ATHANAS CONSULTING ENGINEERS LLC
Charlotte, NC
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TEKsystems
Burlingame, CA
- $45 to $55 USD / hour
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TEKsystems
Los Angeles, CA
- $45 to $55 USD / hour
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Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK
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CE Rental Inc
Covington, LA
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WERNER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO
APPLETON, WI
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Werner Electric Supply
Appleton, WI
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Mead & Hunt
Chicago, IL · Milwaukee, WI
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Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design
Culver City, CA
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Junior Sound Designer, Texas Immersive Institute, Moody College of Communication
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX
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Costume Designer – Casual Temporary (CT) / Seasonal – Disney Cruise Line
The Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
- $50,520 to $67,680 USD / year
…and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to…
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HLB Lighting Design
Chicago, IL
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Werner
Appleton, WI
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Lighting Designer New Graduate | Denver, CO
IMEG Consultants Cor
Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
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Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design
Culver City, CA
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Arup
San Francisco, CA
- $100,000 to $108,000 USD / year
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Entry Level Lighting Designer
Jacobs
Seattle, WA
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Junior Sound Designer, Texas Immersive Institute, Moody College of Communication
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre: Resident Costume Designer
North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive
Greensboro, NC
This position is responsible for teaching an approved curriculum of introductory through advanced level courses in the Theatre Arts Program with a special focus on costume, set and new…
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Senior Lighting Designer
HLB Lighting Design
Chicago, IL
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Costume Designer – Casual Temporary (CT) / Seasonal – Disney Cruise Line
The Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
- $50,520 to $67,680 USD / year
…and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to…
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Exhibition Lighting Designer - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Part-Time)
The New York Public Library
New York, NY
- $45 USD / hour
- Part-time
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre: Resident Costume Designer
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
NC
This position is responsible for teaching an approved curriculum of introductory through advanced level courses in the Theatre Arts Program with a special focus on costume, set and new…
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Lighting Designer
CMTA
El Segundo, CA · New York, NY

CMTA

Lighting Designer

El Segundo, CA, United States
New York, NY, United States

Salary: $72,000 - 88,000.

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Job details

Pay: Salary: $72,000 - 88,000.
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: 2-5 years of hands-on experience in lighting design
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Original job description

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities - and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects - we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.

Position Overview:

CMTA Lighting, a Business Unit of CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, seeks an enthusiastic and creative Lighting Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have recent architectural lighting design training, or lighting adjacent design training (interiors / architecture / landscape architecture / theatrical lighting) and 2 – 3 years of professional lighting experience. Successful candidate will have knowledge of Revit and AGI.

Role Responsibilities:

As a Lighting Designer you will be supporting the design team and projects in all aspects and phases. You will work alongside the design team in preparing documentation to present lighting, testing and validating the design with mock-ups and calculations, and having a key role executing technical documentation. While primarily a supportive role you will be expected to offer design input and owning a space in the growing studio.

In your role, you will:

Assist in preparing clear and dynamically illustrated lighting design presentations
Engage in studio processes to develop innovative lighting concepts and designs tailored to client requirements
Technically document and detail design documents using Revit and AutoCAD
Use Adobe Creative Suite to present ideas, produce detailed lighting plans, and documentation for projects
Utilize AGI to photometrically model and test designs
Build mock-ups to test lighting conditions and evaluate project materials
Grow your technical skills and augment your professional capabilities
Conduct on-site evaluations to assess existing lighting conditions and make recommendations for improvement
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design is required

Experience:

2-5 years of hands-on experience in lighting design
Proficiency in Revit and AGI software is required
Working knowledge with AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, Indesign, and photoshop
Basic working knowledge of Architectural details related to lighting
Strong portfolio demonstrating a creative application of light in space
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Exuberant enthusiasm for lighting and the built environment

Salary: $72,000 - 88,000. This role is bonus eligible.

The Employee Experience People are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive culture where employees thrive - individually and as a team - with development, wellness, and day-to-day experience front and center. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative, fun work environment. Our team was named “Best Engineering Firm to Work” for by Best Companies Group for 2024, 2025, and 2026 - a people-first standard AMA continues as they integrate with CMTA.

About Legence Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems - enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

Benefits Overview 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage. Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.) Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law

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Skills

Landscape architecture
Autodesk Revit
Documentation
Presentation skills
Autodesk AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite
Create mock-ups
Lighting techniques
Architectural design
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Problem solving
Attention to detail

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