Hire Freelance Lighting Technicians for EventsLighting directors, intelligent lighting programmers, and skilled lighting crew — ready to bring your next production to life.Great lighting transforms an event from ordinary to unforgettable. Show Ready AVS provides production companies and event planners with experienced freelance lighting technicians who understand how to craft mood, direct attention, and elevate every moment on stage. From conventional fixtures to cutting-edge intelligent rigs, our lighting professionals deliver precision and creativity on every call.Positions We Staff

Lighting Directors (LD) Full show design, programming, and live operation for events and tours.

Lighting Programmers Console programming on grandMA, Hog, and ETC platforms.

Intelligent Lighting Operators Moving light operation, focus, and troubleshooting during live shows.

Conventional Lighting Techs Setup, focus, and operation of conventional fixtures and ellipsoidals.

Follow Spot Operators Precise spotlight tracking for keynotes, concerts, and theatrical events.

Lighting Crew / Labor Truss builds, fixture hanging, cable management, and load-in/out support.

What Does a Freelance Lighting Technician Do at Events?A freelance lighting technician is responsible for the setup, programming, and live execution of a show's lighting design. This can range from hanging and focusing fixtures during load-in, to running a full lighting console during a live performance. Our LDs and lighting operators bring deep experience with industry-standard consoles — grandMA2, grandMA3, Hog 4, ETC Eos — and can step into any rig with confidence. They work hand-in-hand with your production team to hit every cue, every time.Why Event Companies Choose Show Ready AVS for Lighting CrewLighting is one of the most visible elements of any production — and one of the hardest to staff on short notice. Show Ready AVS maintains a deep bench of qualified lighting technicians who are ready to deploy across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Palm Springs. We handle vetting, availability checks, and scheduling so your production coordinator can focus on the bigger picture. Whether it's a one-day corporate gala or a three-week festival run, we deliver the right lighting crew, on time.Concerts, Galas, Festivals, and Corporate — Lighting for Every StageEvery event has a unique lighting fingerprint. A corporate keynote needs clean, even washes and precise follow-spot work. A concert demands dynamic color, movement, and perfectly timed cue sequences. Our freelance lighting technicians have worked across all these environments and more — from arena tours and Broadway-style theatrical productions to intimate brand activations and outdoor festivals. Whatever the stage, we staff the crew to light it right.Why Show Ready AVS

Vetted lighting technicians experienced across grandMA, Hog, ETC, and other industry-standard consoles.

Fast crew dispatch — most lighting calls staffed within 24 hours in the Southern California market.

Scalable teams from a single LD to full lighting departments with crew chiefs and labor.

Professionals who understand both the art and the rigging — safety-first approach on every call.

Trusted by touring productions, corporate AV firms, and festival organizers across the region.

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