Arts & EntertainmentISCO 3435
Intelligent lighting engineer
Intelligent lighting engineers set up, prepare, check and maintain digital and automated lighting equipment in order to provide optimal lighting quality for a live performance. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and operate lighting equipment and instruments.
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Rate 5 of the 26 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
understand artistic concepts
draw up lighting plan
assess power needs
distribute control signals
work safely with machines
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (26)
artificial lighting systemsartificial lighting systemsTypes of artificial lighting and their power consumption. HF fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, natural daylight and programmed control systems allow an efficient use of energy.work ergonomicallywork ergonomicallyApply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.understand artistic conceptsunderstand artistic conceptsInterpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.draw up lighting plandraw up lighting planCreate technical drawings and documentation within the lighting department.assess power needsassess power needsPrepare and manage the provision of electrical power for different areas.distribute control signalsdistribute control signalsDistribute control signals between light boards, dimmers and other lighting equipment. Control systems can be either DMX or network based.work safely with machineswork safely with machinesCheck and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.use personal protection equipmentuse personal protection equipmentMake use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.prevent technical problems with lighting equipmentprevent technical problems with lighting equipmentAnticipate possible technical problems with lighting equipment.pack electronic equipmentpack electronic equipmentSafely pack sensitive electronic equipment for storage and transport.adapt to artists' creative demandsadapt to artists' creative demandsWork with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.prevent fire in a performance environmentprevent fire in a performance environmentTake steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are awar...de-rig electronic equipmentde-rig electronic equipmentRemove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use.prepare personal work environmentprepare personal work environmentCorrect settings or positions for your working instruments and adjust them before starting operations.set up light boardset up light boardInstall, connect and try out light board in a live performance environment.rig automated lightsrig automated lightsRig, connect, try out and de-rig automated lights, set up, try out and replace optical accessories.maintain automated lighting equipmentmaintain automated lighting equipmentSet up, check and repair automated lighting equipment and maintain its software.read lighting plansread lighting plansRead the instructions on the light plan to determine the light equipment needed and the right placement.work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionwork safely with mobile electrical systems under supervisionTake the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution for performance and art facility purposes under supervision.work with respect for own safetywork with respect for own safetyApply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.use technical documentationuse technical documentationUnderstand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.store performance equipmentstore performance equipmentDismantle sound, light and video equipment after a performance event and store in a safe place.keep up with trendskeep up with trendsMonitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.set up equipment in a timely mannerset up equipment in a timely mannerMake sure to set up equipment according to deadlines and time schedules.design an artificial lighting systemdesign an artificial lighting systemInvestigate and design an artificial lighting system based on daylight, timer, or occupation of spaces, taking into account any technical specifications and restrictions, such as power quality and ene...follow safety procedures when working at heightsfollow safety procedures when working at heightsTake necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures...
Optional (24) — show
image recognitionimage recognitionA process designed to detect and identify a feature or object in an image or video. This process is used in medical imaging, security surveillance or defect detection, among other fields. Key techniqu...draw up artistic productiondraw up artistic productionFile and document a production in all its phases right after the performance period so that it can be reproduced and all relevant information remains accessible.manage consumables stockmanage consumables stockManage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.manage technical resources stockmanage technical resources stockManage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.plot lighting statesplot lighting statesSet up and try out lighting states.safeguard artistic quality of performancesafeguard artistic quality of performanceObserve the show, anticipate and react to possible technical problems, ensuring optimal artistic quality.maintain electrical equipmentmaintain electrical equipmentTest electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as r...ensure safety of mobile electrical systemsensure safety of mobile electrical systemsTake the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution independently. Measure and power up an installation.adapt artistic plan to locationadapt artistic plan to locationAdjust plans to other locations with regards to the artistic concept.advise client on technical possibilitiesadvise client on technical possibilitiesRecommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.translate artistic concepts to technical designstranslate artistic concepts to technical designsCooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.plot lighting states with automated lightsplot lighting states with automated lightsTechnically manipulate light boards for automated lights. Set up and try out lighting states with automated lights.rig lightsrig lightsRig, connect, try out and de-rig lighting equipment.keep personal administrationkeep personal administrationFile and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.maintain lighting equipmentmaintain lighting equipmentCheck, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical and optical lighting elements.manage personal professional developmentmanage personal professional developmentTake responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional developmen...manage signoff of an installed systemmanage signoff of an installed systemMake sure an installed technical system is adequately transferred and signed off for.develop professional networkdevelop professional networkReach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up ...consult with stakeholders on implementation of a productionconsult with stakeholders on implementation of a productionConsult with different people and groups who hold a stake in the production. Be on the same page on the practical side of the production, and keep them up to date.maintain dimmer equipmentmaintain dimmer equipmentCheck and operate dimmer equipment. Take the appropriate steps if the equipment is defective, correcting the defect yourself or forwarding it to a specialised repair service.document your own practicedocument your own practiceDocumenting your own work practice for different purposes like assessment, time management, job application etc.maintain system layout for a productionmaintain system layout for a productionEstablish a workable layout for the system you manage and maintain it for the duration of a production.maintain control systems for automated equipmentmaintain control systems for automated equipmentCheck, maintain and repair electrical and electronic elements. Check and update software of automated equipment.provide power distributionprovide power distributionProvide power distribution for light, stage, sound, video and recording purposes.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an intelligent lighting engineer do?
Intelligent lighting engineers set up, prepare, check and maintain digital and automated lighting equipment in order to provide optimal lighting quality for a live performance. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and operate lighting equipment and instruments.
What skills does an intelligent lighting engineer need?
An intelligent lighting engineer needs 26 essential skills, including artificial lighting systems, work ergonomically, understand artistic concepts, draw up lighting plan, assess power needs.
Will AI replace intelligent lighting engineer jobs?
The AI disruption score for intelligent lighting engineer is 80/100 (very high risk). Skills most exposed to automation: image recognition, keep personal administration, manage consumables stock. Most resilient: work with respect for own safety, understand artistic concepts, rig lights.
AI Replacement Risk
80/ 100
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SectorArts & Entertainment
ISCO GroupLegal, social, cultural and related associate professionals
Essential Skills26
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