Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
Event Technician specialising in Lighting, 80% (f,m,d)
- 14 July 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is a leading arts university. Join a vibrant community of over 2,100 students from 75+ countries!
Tasks
- Provide technical advice to internal and external event organizers.
- Plan, implement, and oversee lighting for productions and modules.
- Set up and dismantle lighting equipment for various events.
Skills
- Completed training as a lighting technician or similar qualification.
- Proficiency in lighting control programming and equipment management.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in English.
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About the job
The Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is one of the largest and most diverse art universities in Europe, with around 2100 Bachelor’s and Master’s students. The study and research areas include Art Education, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre and Transdisciplinarity. Located in the heart of Zurich, ZHdK is a dynamic place where passionate people from over 75 countries work, study, teach, research and continue their education. The university includes numerous exhibition and performance venues where students’ project work is publicly presented.
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The Stage Technology & Workshops (BTW) of the Department of Performing Arts and Film (DDK) are the central service unit of the department for event technology, specialist infrastructure, video, sound, lighting, stage technology and workshops.
To support the team, BTW is looking for a
Event Technician specialising in Lighting, 80% (f,m,d)
Your Responsibilities
- Technical advice for event organisers of the DDK/ZHdK and external clients
- Planning, implementation, monitoring & control of lighting and stage technology requirements of our students and lecturers for modules, productions and guest performances, both as part of a team and independently for production-related support and organisation.
- Assembly and disassembly of lighting technology for productions and modules, as well as support for stage technology in setting up stage technical equipment & stage sets
- Supervision and operation of lighting equipment
- Ensuring lighting technical processes in the assigned area during rehearsals and performances
- Taking on infrastructural preparatory and transport tasks in the area of productions, storage, guest performances Light/Stage
- Carrying out maintenance and repair tasks on the lighting system
- Performing electrical installation work in the decoration area
- Creating production-related documentation in the lighting technical area
Your Profile
For this position, you have completed training as an event technician or a comparable qualification. A completed vocational training as an electrician or electromechanic is an advantage. We expect you to have some theatre experience. We also appreciate your expertise in programming lighting controls. Good prior knowledge of the ETC Gio console is a great advantage. Very good knowledge of common software and hardware components completes your profile. Knowledge of the functioning of spotlights, moving lights and LED technology is beneficial. You approach artistic concerns and requirements with the necessary sensitivity. You hold a driving licence at least category B. This versatile role requires willingness to work flexible hours including shifts and weekends.
You work closely with other stage-related departments as well as with students and take on both technical and technical-artistic tasks, maintaining direct contact with the artistic directors. This requires a high degree of independence and social competence. Due to the diversity of people working at the university of arts, the ability to communicate in English is also a prerequisite.
What You Can Expect from Us
At the TONI site and at the Gessnerallee in beautiful Zurich, you will find a workplace that is continuously adapted to the latest technical requirements, as well as a professionally varied activity ranging from classic event production to laboratory-like research in the field of performing arts. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. Our benefits are diverse and of course.
Your Contacts for Further Information
Sergej Tratar Baamonde (sergej.tratarbaamonde@zhdk.ch), Technical Director of Stage Technology & Workshops of the DDK.
HR contact person: Mirjam Schütz, HR Business Partner ( mirjam.schuetz@zhdk.ch ).
Additional information about the Zurich University of the Arts can be found at www.zhdk.ch . We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 16 August 2026 via the link "Apply online now" at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only consider online applications for this position. Interviews will be held on 2 September.
