Description
As a Fleet Traveling Manager, Lighting & Video at Princess Cruises, you will provide fleetwide leadership and technical expertise for lighting, video, projection, LED display systems, media servers, networking, show control systems, and associated entertainment technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the fleetwide technical lead for lighting, video, projection, LED displays, media servers, entertainment networking, show control and associated theatrical effects.
- Diagnose complex shipboard system issues and guide technical teams through troubleshooting, repairs and operational best practices.
- Review production shows, entertainment programming and venue systems to maintain fleet standards and preserve the original lighting and video design intent.
- Assess lighting looks, video playback, projection mapping, LED performance and show control functionality; recommend and support improvements where needed.
- Maintain system drawings, show files, backup strategies and technical guidance to support reliable operations across vessels.
- Support new productions, venue upgrades, dry docks, refits and new builds, including equipment commissioning, acceptance testing and technical rehearsals.
- Prepare scopes of work, requests for quotation, equipment specifications and project documentation; coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, consultants and shipboard teams.
- Guide equipment replacements, show maintenance and creative modifications while maintaining technical quality and operational continuity.
- Train and mentor shipboard lighting, video and entertainment technical teams; develop onboarding resources and provide instruction on consoles, media servers, networking and show control.
- Promote safe operation of entertainment systems and compliance with Fleet Regulations, HESS standards and company policies, supporting inspections, hazard identification and corrective actions.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
- Minimum 3 years of experience onboard cruise ships or a comparable live entertainment environment.
- Significant experience supporting professional lighting and video systems.
- Experience leading entertainment technology projects, installations, upgrades, or venue commissioning.
- Experience training technical teams and supporting operational troubleshooting.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong working knowledge of lighting, MA2 / MA3 Programming, intelligent lighting systems, conventional fixtures, multi-console environments, lighting design & system configuration, video & media servers, green hippo hippotizer, disguise (preferred), projection systems, LED walls & LED processing, video signal distribution, live camera systems, show control & networking, entertainment networking protocols, show control systems, system commissioning, signal flow design, media playback systems, design & documentation vectorworks, AutoCAD / Autodesk products, 3D visualization and modeling, lightwright, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite.
Leadership Skills:
- Strong project management capability.
- Vendor and stakeholder management experience.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Proven leadership in fast-paced entertainment environments.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Lighting Design, Entertainment Technology, Technical Theatre, or related discipline.
- Manufacturer certifications in lighting, media server, networking, special effects, or control systems.
- Experience supporting cruise ship entertainment operations.
- Safety leadership, electrical awareness, or fall protection certifications.
Travel Requirements: This is a fleet-traveling position that requires frequent international travel and assignments aboard Princess Cruises vessels worldwide. Candidates must be willing and able to travel extensively and support multiple projects, installations, inspections, and operational visits throughout the year.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary package.
- Your comfortable single cabin - your space to relax and recharge.
- Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
- Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
- A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
- Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
- The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
- A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.