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Graham McRoberts

Phoenix,Arizona

Summary

Seasoned Lighting Technician and Designer with extensive experience in leading lighting operations for major tours, including with IRATION and LCD Soundsystem. Expert in lighting design, rigging, and maintenance, coupled with exceptional technical leadership and crew management skills. Proven track record of enhancing live production quality through innovative lighting solutions and rigorous safety standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Technician

IRATION
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2024 - 09.2025
  • Collaborated with directors and designers on projects to meet their creative visions.
  • Led the load-in and strike of lighting equipment for touring productions.
  • Conducted pre-show checks to ensure all lighting equipment functioned correctly.
  • Excelled in front-line electrical maintenance.
  • Worked with the production team to ensure all technical aspects were running smoothly.
  • Patched or wired lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles.
  • Traveled between venues as needed while maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Full U.S. tour.

Lighting Technician

LCD Soundsystem
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2024 - 06.2025
  • Lighting Technician
  • Stage set for all floor package lighting responsibilities, including power, DMX, MIDI lighting, and ELIDY WALL.
  • Directing semi-load and off-load.
  • Full U.S. tour.

Lighting Technician

IRATION
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2022 - 06.2025
  • Full U.S. Tour
  • Loaded in and out large quantities of gear while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
  • Collaborated with directors and designers on projects to meet their creative visions.
  • Conducted pre-show checks to ensure all lighting equipment functioned correctly.
  • Worked with the production team to ensure all technical aspects were running smoothly.

Lighting Designer

Real Friends LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Touring Lighting Operator.
  • Stage Management.
  • Full U.S. tour.
  • Lead Lighting.
  • Devised lighting concepts and planned lighting layouts for visual appeal and to meet functional needs.
  • Created light plots based on the specific requirements of each production.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on all lighting equipment before rehearsals or performances began.
  • Provided assistance during strike process by uninstalling all equipment safely from venue location.
  • Established light levels, cue fade times and other cues by programming into light board.

Lighting Technician

IRATION
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Rigged and focused lighting instruments according to design specifications.
  • Loaded in and out large quantities of gear while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
  • Led the load-in and strike of lighting equipment for touring productions.
  • Full U.S. tour.

Lighting Designer

Mayday Parade
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • US festival headline tour.
  • Console Operator (Avolites)

Lighting Technician

Kilby Block Party
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2024 - 04.2024

Main stage lighting lead.

  • Rigged and focused lighting instruments according to design specifications.
  • Loaded in and out large quantities of gear while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
  • Collaborated with directors and designers on projects to meet their creative visions.
  • Led the load-in and strike of lighting equipment for touring productions.
  • Conducted pre-show checks to ensure all lighting equipment functioned correctly.
  • Excelled in front-line electrical maintenance.
  • Assisted in budgeting for lighting department needs and expenditures.
  • Worked with the production team to ensure all technical aspects were running smoothly.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of lighting technology and industry trends.

Lighting Technician

IRATION/REBELUTION
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Full US amphitheater tour.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Rigged lighting equipment and assessed finished work for compliance with specifications.
  • Performed daily preventative maintenance checks on equipment used in productions.
  • Assessed wiring and equipment set up to prohibit risk of fire or electrical shock.
  • Tested all equipment prior to show start times to make sure everything was working properly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sanquhar Academy
Scotland, UK
12-2006

Skills

  • Lighting repair
  • Special effects
  • Technical leadership
  • Follow spot operation
  • Lighting troubleshooting
  • Special effects lighting
  • Lighting control systems
  • Lighting rigging
  • Lighting design
  • Electrical safety
  • Venue assessment
  • Lighting maintenance
  • Lighting consoles
  • Cable management
  • Crew management
  • Forklift operator
  • Safety regulations

Timeline

Lighting Designer

Real Friends LLC
10.2024 - 12.2024

Lighting Technician

IRATION
08.2024 - 09.2025

Lighting Designer

Mayday Parade
07.2024 - 07.2024

Lighting Technician

LCD Soundsystem
04.2024 - 06.2025

Lighting Technician

Kilby Block Party
04.2024 - 04.2024

Lighting Technician

IRATION
10.2023 - 12.2024

Lighting Technician

IRATION/REBELUTION
06.2023 - 08.2023

Lighting Technician

IRATION
05.2022 - 06.2025

High School Diploma -

Sanquhar Academy
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