Role in Lighting Division

Job Description: Lighting | Dubai Opera

About the Function: This role supports the technical excellence of Dubai Opera’s lighting operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting lighting systems, ensuring accurate execution of lighting designs, and upholding safety and quality standards across all performances and events.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Diploma in Theatre Production or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of lighting experience in a theatre or performing arts venue
• Strong understanding of lighting consoles, DMX, Art-Net, LED fixtures, and rigging safety
• Certification in rigging and electrical safety preferred
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage

Performance-Driven Culture: What You’ll Be Measured Against

• Execute lighting setups and cue programming in line with production requirements
• Operate and maintain lighting systems during rehearsals and live shows
• Troubleshoot technical issues to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with stage operations and production teams to ensure seamless show delivery
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and inventory logs
• Uphold health and safety standards in all lighting-related activities
• Support training initiatives and stay current with emerging lighting technologies

Key Interactions

• Internal: Stage Operations, Production & Technical Teams, HSE, Facilities
• External: Visiting artists, production companies, contractors, and equipment vendors

Competencies

• Technical: Lighting control systems, DMX networks, LED technology, rigging safety, equipment maintenance, technical documentation
• Behavioral: Operational efficiency, customer focus, adaptability, continuous improvement, ownership mindset

What We Believe In

At Emaar, our DNA lays the foundation for everything we do. It forms the base of how we serve our customers, how we speak with one another, and the way we move forward in every decision we make. In short, it is the essence of who we are and how we communicate.

Customer Focus

Customers are our number one priority. We take pride in delivering on our promises and above all we value the trust they place in us to deliver flawless products, services and experiences.

Ownership Mindset

No detail is too small, no challenge is too big and no ambition is too great. We drive efficiency and effectiveness into every corner of our business, so we are fit for the future and to compete.

Fast Paced

Speed is everything in business. We evolve and adapt quickly and have the willpower, skills, knowledge and passion needed to deliver extraordinary speed for our customers.

Talent and Tenacity

Our people are heroes, superhumans and warriors. We are a team of great pooled talent that dream big and act quickly, with high energy and positivity.

Adaptability

We keep up with the times, disrupting and challenging the status quo. We challenge conventional wisdom and ourselves, we expect the unexpected, and we develop products and services that reflect the future.