Jackson Newhouse
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Adaptable Production Designer with success in developing eye-catching visuals through inventiveness and team collaborations. Flexible in creating designs that consistently follow the creative vision and direction as the project evolves. Focused on researching stylistic ideas to develop the appropriate design execution. Proficient in the latest technology with the expertise and creativity to integrate industry trends.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Designer
Blingle! Premier Lighting of Greater
05.2023 - Current
- Canvased and door knock potential clients in both residential and commercial settings
- Organized proposals and coordinated with sales to curate projects and designs
- Created renderings of lighting proposals for clients
- Led installations of lighting systems including FX Lumiere, Lumien, Oelo permanent lighting, holiday and event lighting.
Lighting Designer
Iowa Stage Theatre Company
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained and documented existing design standards and procedural documents for projects.
- Anticipated and resolved technical issues impacting lighting performance.
- Oversaw installation and strike teams and directed personnel during production execution.
- Collaborated with other departments to plan, document, and implement overall design requirements.
- Completed sketches, renderings, and plots for lighting design.
Master Electrician
Iowa State University Department of Theatre
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Led electrics crew for each show per season
- Responsible for hanging, focusing, and striking all theatrical lighting equipment
- Read and organized all lighting documentation in accordance with the requirements outlined by lead designers
Lighting Assistant
Lees McRae Summer Theatre
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained and repaired lighting equipment used in different areas of production.
- Coordinated lights with music in line with creative goals.
- Managed equipment between performances, repaired broken components, and replaced outdated or worn items.
- Positioned lighting equipment according to production plans.
- Enhanced lighting with color filters, effects, and patterns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Theatrical Design and Technology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2023
Skills
- Vectorworks
- ETC Consoles
- EOS Program
- Stage/Moving Lights
- Que Lab
- Drafting Skills
- Design Vocabulary
- Landscape Lighting
- Commercial Lighting
- Event Lighting
Timeline
Production Designer
Blingle! Premier Lighting of Greater
05.2023 - Current
Lighting Designer
Iowa Stage Theatre Company
03.2023 - 05.2023
Lighting Assistant
Lees McRae Summer Theatre
05.2022 - 07.2022
Master Electrician
Iowa State University Department of Theatre
09.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Theatrical Design and Technology
Iowa State University
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