RYAN PATRIDGE
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic lighting designer with over 25 years of experience in crafting and executing innovative lighting solutions for arena tours, theatrical productions, corporate events, and immersive brand experiences. Proven ability to translate creative visions into impactful lighting designs that enhance live audiences and broadcast environments. Expertise in Vectorworks CAD, pre-visualization workflows, cueing, rigging integration, and leading teams through all phases of production—from preparation to on-site execution. Known for fostering a calm and collaborative atmosphere while guiding clients and technical teams toward a cohesive visual narrative, complemented by extensive industry connections with key professionals across various disciplines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager / Lighting & Technical Production Lead
Encore Global
09.2022 - Current
- Lead technical and lighting design for large-scale corporate productions, experiential activations, and arena events, overseeing teams of 30–50.
- Provide lighting design, system specification, bid packages, and Vectorworks drawings in collaboration with Creative Directors, Producers, and Technical Directors.
- Integrate lighting with scenic media, LED, and camera workflows for consistent, broadcast-ready visual quality.
- Direct pre-production processes including pre-vis, cue structure development, fixture prep, and equipment verification.
- Develop and oversee multi-million-dollar budgets, vendor negotiations, RFQs, and labor strategy.
President & Lighting Director
Wicked Lighthouse Group
01.2016 - Current
- Provide full-scope lighting design and production consulting for touring concerts, theatrical shows, immersive installations, and branded experiences.
- Designed and directed lighting for U.S. and international tours for artists including Thundercat and the I Love the 90s franchise.
- Manage fixture selection, rigging layouts, shop prep, programming, cueing, and on-site execution.
- Present plots, visualizations, look concepts, and cue sheets to creatives and producers.
Vice President / Director of Production & Lighting Designer
Glist Entertainment
03.2009 - Current
- Oversaw lighting and production design for touring theatrical shows and branded entertainment.
- Designed Vectorworks lighting systems integrated with scenic and media environments.
- Supervised technical crews to ensure consistent lighting quality and fixture reliability.
- Developed broadcast-ready lighting standards addressing exposure, CRI, color fidelity, and performer visibility.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
Skills
- Vectorworks, AutoCAD
- Lighting Design for Stage, Broadcast, Expo & Architectural
- Multi-Camera Lighting Optimization
- Rigging Integration & System Design
- Client Communication & Presentations
- Vendor Coordination & Bid Package Development
- CAD / Visualization: Vectorworks, AutoCAD, MA3D, WYSIWYG, Capture
- Tools: Google Suite, MS Office, Lightwright
- Project framework engineering
- Schedule coordination
- Cost control
- Multi-project management
Affiliations
- IATSE Local 720
- Actors Equity Association
SELECTED CLIENTS, CREDITS & COLLABORATORS
- Los Lonely Boys – Touring Lighting Director, 2003–2004
- Willie Nelson – Touring Lighting Director, 2002–2005
- 3 Doors Down-Away from the Sun Tour, Seventeen Days Tour – Laser Programmer
- Dierks Bentley – Lighting Director, 2007
- Thundercat – Lighting Designer/Director, including 2022 tour with Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Sheryl Crow – Lighting Director & Programmer, ACL Fest film for PBS Austin City Limits, 2004
- Lighting Designer – Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival, 2003–2004
- HBO Latino Boxing – LD/Programmer, 2002–2005
- Boston Celtics & Boston Bruins – Programmer (pregame/in-game), 2002–2006
- F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix – Lighting Director, Winner’s Interview broadcasts for ESPN/F1TV, 2023–2025
- MLB Network – Lighting Director, MLB NOW- MGM/Bellagio, 2024–2025
- Bronx Wanderers – Lighting Designer, 2017–2023 (Bally’s, LINQ, Harrah’s, Westgate)
- Menopause The Musical – Lighting Director, Harrah’s Cabaret, 2015–Present
- I Love The 90’s – Lighting Designer, Paris Showroom Residency
- Marilyn! The New Musical – Lighting Designer, Paris Showroom, 2018
Timeline
Senior Project Manager / Lighting & Technical Production Lead
Encore Global
09.2022 - Current
President & Lighting Director
Wicked Lighthouse Group
01.2016 - Current
Vice President / Director of Production & Lighting Designer
Glist Entertainment
03.2009 - Current