Lighting Technician Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
2 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
2 days ago

You'll create construction drawings with a focus on lighting design for various buildings and transportation projects in close coordination with architectural designers or roadway engineers using Revit...

Fall Musical Lighting Designer

Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
2 days ago

Wheaton, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
2 days ago

Position Type: Fine Arts Date Posted: 8/21/2025 Location: Morton West High School District: J. Sterling Morton High School District 201

Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
22 days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
22 days ago

**Experience** + 3-6+ years related experience in the lighting design engineering field **Certification:** + Lighting Certification (L.C). preferred **Skills/Competencies:** + Proficiency in Autodesk...

Stage Lighting Designer

South Barrington, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
25 days ago

South Barrington, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
25 days ago

Requirements Preferred Skills and Experience Skills/Competencies: Proven lighting design experience Programming GrandMA Lighting consoles Power & Data Management Understanding of DMX, ArtNet and digital...

Senior Electrical Lighting Designer 1 -- Energy & Industrial

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
30+ days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
30+ days ago

design development/engineering Exceptional AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design experience on power plants or large facility projects Extensive experience with the following: Producing various types...

Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
45+ days ago

Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
45+ days ago

DLR Group's Lighting Design team is growing....

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Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

Moving to Des Plaines, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Des Plaines, IL below.

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Des Plaines, IL

Local

National

Total Population

91,939

Number of Businesses

3,014

City Size

Medium/Lg

Lighting Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Lighting Design for the Theatre

This class explores the artistry of Lighting Design. Students gain an overall technical working knowledge of the tools of the trade, and learn how, and where to apply them to a final design....

Circadian Lighting. Human Centric Lighting

Theory and practice on how to do a Circadian lighting indoor project. Design your projects with a Human Centric lighting approach.Discover the art and science of crafting spaces that align with...

Lighting Principles 101: Master the Basics of Lighting

"Mastering Lighting Design: From Theory to Practice" is a comprehensive online course designed to provide students with a solid foundation in lighting design. The course covers a range of topics,...

Salary for Lighting Technician Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Lighting Technician positions.

Highest Education Level

Lighting Technicians in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

59.7%

Associate's Degree

12.4%

Master's Degree

11.9%

High School or GED

6.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

5.9%

Some College

1.7%

Doctorate Degree

1.2%

Some High School

0.3%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Lighting Technicians in Des Plaines, IL

1-2 years

36.5%

2-4 years

19.0%

4-6 years

13.9%

None

12.2%

6-8 years

10.3%

Less than 1 year

8.0%

8-10 years

0.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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