We’re a creative bunch of people working across offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle (UK). Together, we administer, tech and design projects around the world spanning every facet of the entertainment industry.

We’re unlike any other production company you’ve worked for. We challenge our technicians to work in weird and wonderful environments that range from stadiums to forests, city squares and underground tunnels. We don’t work in hotel ballrooms and you’ll never have to sit through a conference session. We tackle projects that are interesting, highly creative and allow us to flex our creative and technical skills regardless of location, size or complexity.

We’re not your normal desk job. Our offices are cool; there are beers and wine in the fridge, the music is always playing and we’re more agile than most with flexible working arrangements. We thrive on collaboration and a casual work environment that fosters creativity and discussion.

We’re nothing like an agency. Our creatives have real skill – mood boards are banned in our offices in favour of high-end rendering, tech-based design and realistic approaches to projects regardless of size. We play with robots, build interactive systems, design our own rigging and artworks and refuse to be told by industry distributors what lights we should use or how we should do things.

We’re for everyone. We’re strong advocates for LGBTQIA+ representation and our staff come from a wide range of backgrounds. We’re inclusive, supportive and celebrate all our people without prejudice.

If you’re disruptive, seeking something more challenging than a ballroom gig and are sick of the same shows day in and day out, we want to hear from you.

Email work@mandylights.com and say hello!

Scroll down to see who we’re looking for. Mandylights is currently recruiting a large number of roles to prepare for the company to double in size in 2023.

Don’t see your perfect role? Drop a line to work@mandylights.com and tell us about yourself. We’re always on the look out for great people from all walks of life.

Project Manager

Full time position available in Sydney, Australia.

Position Description

As a Project Manager at Mandylights, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional projects, ensuring they meet the highest creative, technical, and administrative standards.

Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will oversee the entire project lifecycle, managing budgets, timelines, and production elements. Your role will be instrumental in maintaining our reputation for excellence and fostering strong client relationships.

This role requires flexible working hours and will involve onsite production work. The role will be performed at a variety of locations, as well as time at the Mandylights Sydney office.

Key responsibilities and duties

Lead assigned Company Projects to ensure that administrative, creative and production elements are delivered to the highest standard at all times.
Act as the main point of contact for assigned Company Project(s) to help ensure all internal and external stakeholders and client(s) are kept informed and quality of service is maintained;
Actively work to identify and comply with internal and client-lead milestones for all elements of delivery;
Develop, oversee and manage project budget(s) – work with the creative, technical and administrative teams to accurately develop costs and quotes for the project(s), and assist the finance team to accurately forecast outgoings throughout;
Assist with the development of project-specific WHS requirements and sign off on project SWMS as required;
In conjunction with Production Managers, identify freight, labour and equipment resourcing requirements and delegate booking tasks with the Production Coordinator and other relevant team members while maintaining budget management.
Oversee / ensure project specific production teams create technical plans and technical CAD files relevant to each project;
Maintain oversight of staff and casual crew compliance with regard to WHS and applicable legislative;
Ensure that staff and contractors comply with relevant client requirements;
Oversee and support on-site crew, client and equipment as a representative of the Company;
Work consistently with creative designers to ensure that the creative delivery is of a high standard;
Actively debrief with clients and internal creative, technical and administrative teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement;
Ensure post activation financial acquittals are complete.

Experience and skills required

Tertiary education in the area of Project Management, Event Management or experience in a similar role within the entertainment industry
Experience managing large scale creative projects measured as on time and under budget
Attention to detail and strong time management skills
Demonstrated experience in maintaining project based documentation including contracts, budgets, grants, databases and timelines
Excellent planning skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
Able to demonstrate a curiosity and understanding of the lighting & entertainment industry
Proficient with Mac operating systems and confidence in using online software for crew scheduling, reporting and project management
A clean criminal record and ability to travel both interstate and internationally
Organisation skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines using initiative.
Ability to lead a team and foster a collaborative environment
An understanding about basic work health and safety procedures relative to the entertainment industry
Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
Proactive nature with the ability to work autonomously
Unrestricted driving licence (only car required)

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Associate Lighting Designer

Full time position available in Sydney, Australia.

Are you an enthusiastic Associate Lighting Designer interested in developing their skillset as a designer across a broad range of entertainment projects in both Australia and internationally?

Mandylights is looking for passionate candidates with some experience in entertainment lighting design, drawing, previsualisation, programming and setup who are looking to further their career in creative design as we continue to grow at a rapid pace both in Australia and around the world.

In this role you’ll enjoy hands-on production and creative work and be upskilled and mentored by the company’s Head of Creative and Designers in our Sydney, Melbourne and UK offices. You’ll work both autonomously and as a member of the Design team on all aspects of creative design and delivery; from initial planning through to drawing, previsualisation, pitches, preproduction and onsite delivery.

The successful Associate Lighting Designer will have access to Mandylights’ leading previs, console and other technical systems, and become a part of our design team who are responsible for delivering everything from international concert tours through to light artworks, immersive experiences and major special events.

In return, we’ll provide you with significant advancement opportunities to support your career goals, interstate and (potentially) international travel, industry led systems and gadgets to enhance your learnings as well as a cool office in Sydney working alongside passionate creative individuals.

Mandylights offers a flexible work environment including the opportunity to work from home.

For more information, a full position description is available on our website here, or email us at work@mandylights.com

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