Remote Chief Lighting Technician Jobs
Remote Chief Lighting Technician jobs are open across the U.S. in film, television, live entertainment, and commercial production, with remote coordination and pre-production work handled by distributed crews at remote-first production companies and established studios. Employers hiring remotely right now include Fulham Co., Keywords Studios, and Halon. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Mechanical New Product Development Engineer - Lighting Industry
Niles, IL - HYBRID Role. Work from home 2 days and in office 3 days after Training
SUMMARY:
Continuing to grow; Luminii needs to add another Mechanical Product Design Engineer II with Lighting Expertise.
**Own the Full Lifecycle; Cradle to Grave development work!
Product Design Engineer II will be a key contributor to New Product Development (NPD) process, driving lighting products from early concept and feasibility through detailed design, validation, production launch, and post-launch support. The ideal candidate will have extensive lighting industry experience, strong product-development ownership, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and manufacturing partners to deliver innovative products that meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and contribute to New Product Development projects from concept and feasibility through design validation, pilot builds, production launch, and mass production.
- Translate product, market, and customer requirements into practical engineering requirements, design concepts, and manufacturable lighting solutions.
- Develop and design plastic and metal mechanical parts, including but not limited to extrusions, sheet metal, die-cast parts, and injection-molded parts.
- Own engineering analysis, tolerance definition, DFM/DFA reviews, prototyping, and design iteration to ensure product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
- Create and maintain new-product BOMs, evaluate component and tooling costs, and support cost targets throughout the NPD process.
- Plan and support engineering testing, design verification/validation, and prototype evaluation; guide junior engineers and technicians in completing these activities.
- Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers on tooling, samples, pilot builds, production readiness, issue resolution, quality, and on-time launch execution.
- Support product qualification and regulatory compliance activities, including UL, Intertek/ETL, and other applicable requirements, as part of the product-development schedule.
- Generate and maintain product specifications, engineering drawings, assembly instructions, user instructions, and other product-development documentation required for release to production.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Quality, and customers as needed to support product definition, design reviews, technical presentations, and successful product introduction.
- Provide post-launch engineering support and sustain released products, including design improvements, cost reductions, quality improvements, and resolution of manufacturing or field issues.
- Maintain accurate product design documentation and complete other engineering tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of product design or product development experience in the lighting industry; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred.
- Demonstrated New Product Development experience taking physical products from concept through validation, production launch, and mass production.
- Proficient in 3D CAD/modeling software; SolidWorks strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of LED lighting products, lighting design fundamentals, and the interaction of mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal design considerations.
- Working knowledge of plastic and metal manufacturing processes, tooling, DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and production-ready design practices.
- Strong project ownership, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions and with external manufacturing partners.
- Working knowledge of lighting testing, design verification/validation methods, and applicable product qualification or regulatory processes.
- General understanding of lighting manufacturing operations, product introduction, production ramp, quality, and sustaining-engineering processes.
Besides actively promoting the BEST work/life balance, Luminii offers a significant benefits package including:
Benefits
- Medical Health Insurance
- Vision/Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance and Supplemental short-term and long-term disability plans
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan and match
- Paid Time Off
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Niles, IL 60714
Mechanical New Product Development Engineer - Lighting Industry
Niles, IL - HYBRID Role. Work from home 2 days and in office 3 days after Training
SUMMARY:
Continuing to grow; Luminii needs to add another Mechanical Product Design Engineer II with Lighting Expertise.
**Own the Full Lifecycle; Cradle to Grave development work!
Product Design Engineer II will be a key contributor to New Product Development (NPD) process, driving lighting products from early concept and feasibility through detailed design, validation, production launch, and post-launch support. The ideal candidate will have extensive lighting industry experience, strong product-development ownership, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and manufacturing partners to deliver innovative products that meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and contribute to New Product Development projects from concept and feasibility through design validation, pilot builds, production launch, and mass production.
- Translate product, market, and customer requirements into practical engineering requirements, design concepts, and manufacturable lighting solutions.
- Develop and design plastic and metal mechanical parts, including but not limited to extrusions, sheet metal, die-cast parts, and injection-molded parts.
- Own engineering analysis, tolerance definition, DFM/DFA reviews, prototyping, and design iteration to ensure product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
- Create and maintain new-product BOMs, evaluate component and tooling costs, and support cost targets throughout the NPD process.
- Plan and support engineering testing, design verification/validation, and prototype evaluation; guide junior engineers and technicians in completing these activities.
- Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers on tooling, samples, pilot builds, production readiness, issue resolution, quality, and on-time launch execution.
- Support product qualification and regulatory compliance activities, including UL, Intertek/ETL, and other applicable requirements, as part of the product-development schedule.
- Generate and maintain product specifications, engineering drawings, assembly instructions, user instructions, and other product-development documentation required for release to production.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Quality, and customers as needed to support product definition, design reviews, technical presentations, and successful product introduction.
- Provide post-launch engineering support and sustain released products, including design improvements, cost reductions, quality improvements, and resolution of manufacturing or field issues.
- Maintain accurate product design documentation and complete other engineering tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of product design or product development experience in the lighting industry; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred.
- Demonstrated New Product Development experience taking physical products from concept through validation, production launch, and mass production.
- Proficient in 3D CAD/modeling software; SolidWorks strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of LED lighting products, lighting design fundamentals, and the interaction of mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal design considerations.
- Working knowledge of plastic and metal manufacturing processes, tooling, DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and production-ready design practices.
- Strong project ownership, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions and with external manufacturing partners.
- Working knowledge of lighting testing, design verification/validation methods, and applicable product qualification or regulatory processes.
- General understanding of lighting manufacturing operations, product introduction, production ramp, quality, and sustaining-engineering processes.
Besides actively promoting the BEST work/life balance, Luminii offers a significant benefits package including:
Benefits
- Medical Health Insurance
- Vision/Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance and Supplemental short-term and long-term disability plans
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan and match
- Paid Time Off
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Niles, IL 60714
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote chief lighting technician jobs.
- Minimum five years of experience as a gaffer or lighting technician on professional productions
- Proficiency with DMX consoles, moving lights, and LED fixture systems
- ETCP certification in Entertainment Electrical or Rigging
- Experience reading and executing lighting plots and electrical distribution drawings
- Ability to supervise and coordinate a lighting crew on set or in a venue
- Knowledge of power distribution, load calculations, and generator operation
Tips for Your Remote Chief Lighting Technician Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote chief lighting technician openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings mixed in.
Build a portfolio for distributed crews
Compile project examples that show you managed lighting design, crew scheduling, or equipment budgets across multiple locations without constant on-site supervision. Remote employers want proof you deliver results independently, not just that you have on-set experience.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote chief lighting technician work relies heavily on written briefs, lighting notes, and production memos. Include a sample call sheet, lighting plan, or crew brief in your application materials to demonstrate you communicate complex technical decisions clearly in writing.
Get fluent in remote production tools
Employers hiring remotely expect proficiency in pre-visualization software, cloud-based crew scheduling platforms, and lighting console remote access tools. Name the specific software you use, such as Wysiwyg, Depence, or similar industry tools, in your resume and cover materials.
Remote Chief Lighting Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote chief lighting technician job?
Target production companies and studios that run distributed crews across multiple shoot locations, since these employers are most likely to hire chief lighting technicians for remote pre-production, scheduling, and coordination work. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, the ability to manage equipment budgets and crew logistics asynchronously, and a demonstrated history of working independently on complex lighting designs. A portfolio showing multi-location or broadcast projects gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote chief lighting technicians?
Employers currently hiring remote chief lighting technicians include Fulham Co., Keywords Studios, and Halon, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first production companies, distributed broadcast teams, and commercial studios that coordinate pre-production and crew management across multiple locations without requiring a central office presence.
Can you get a remote chief lighting technician job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level chief lighting technician roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage crew and equipment logistics independently from day one. Smaller independent production companies and commercial studios are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. Showing a solid reel, demonstrable knowledge of lighting control systems, and experience coordinating even small crews substantially opens the door.
Do you need a degree for remote chief lighting technician jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in production weight hands-on experience, a strong portfolio of completed projects, and mastery of industry tools like lighting consoles, pre-visualization software, and crew scheduling platforms far more heavily than formal credentials. A degree in film production or electrical technology can help, but chief lighting technicians who can show real project results and self-managed remote workflows compete effectively without one.
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