DX7 DESIGN INC
Senior Associate Designer
West Hollywood, CA
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Full time
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The Senior Associate Designer will support the Lead Designers across a wide range of projects, taking a hands-on role in developing lighting and production design drawings, creating visualizations, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and creativity are met. You will work closely with our project managers, technical directors, and programming teams to bring concepts to life.
Description
Senior Associate Designer / Lighting Director — DX7 Design
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Level: 3+ Years Professional Experience
About DX7 Design
We create award-winning lighting and production designs for some of the world’s most iconic concerts, live broadcasts, and entertainment events. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and pushing creative and technical boundaries to deliver unforgettable experiences.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Associate Designer / Lighting Director to join our dynamic team. If you are a passionate designer with a strong technical foundation and a creative spark, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with lead designers to develop detailed lighting and production designs for live events, broadcasts, and special projects.
- Create and maintain highly detailed drawings in Vectorworks (2D & 3D).
- Produce compelling pre-visualizations and design presentations using Depence, Cinema 4D, Unreal or similar visualization software.
- Manage drafting packages, maintain version control, and ensure all documentation is clear, accurate, and production-ready.
- Oversee technical implementation, including fixture layouts, truss plots, cabling diagrams, and set electrics.
- Coordinate with fabrication shops, rental vendors, and production teams to ensure design intent is preserved through execution.
- Participate in onsite load-ins, rehearsals, and shows, assisting with focus, programming, followspot calling and troubleshooting as needed.
- Maintain DX7 Design’s visual and technical standards across all projects.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years professional experience in a lighting or production design environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Vectorworks (including Spotlight tools and 3D modeling).
- Strong experience with Depence, Syncronorm, or other industry-standard visualization software (WYSIWYG, Capture, Unreal, etc.).
- Solid understanding of entertainment lighting systems, rigging basics, and production workflows.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative spirit.
- Passion for live entertainment and design innovation.
Bonus Skills (Not Required, but a Plus)
- Experience with Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, or other 3D visualization tools.
- Knowledge of grandMA2 / grandMA3 consoles.
- Experience with scenic design integration and content driven projects.
Why Join DX7 Design?
- Work on world class projects with internationally recognized clients and partners.
- Be part of a collaborative, passionate, and creative team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth, travel, and career advancement.
- Access to cutting edge tools, resources, and mentorship from leading designers in the industry.
- Health Care, 401K and Bonus Schemes.