Jon Goss

Jon Goss has an extensive work experience in the field of lighting design and operations. Jon started their career in 2002 as an Assistant Master Electrician at The Glimmerglass Festival, where they led a team of 10 electricians and was responsible for load-in, focus, changeovers, and strike. Jon also maintained lighting equipment, Wybron color scrollers, dimming fluorescents, and DMX control systems.

In 2003, Jon worked as a Lighting Supervisor at The Glimmerglass Festival, where they maintained the lighting design for two operas during a four-show repertory season. Jon focused show specials and repertory instruments, managed lighting paperwork, and maintained focus charts and light plots.

From 2001 to 2006, Jon worked at the Florida Grand Opera in various roles. Jon started as a Lighting Assistant, where they maintained lighting paperwork for a five-opera season, including CAD drafting and cueing follow spots. Jon also designed and implemented lighting and sound design for a high school educational outreach tour. Jon then became an Assistant Lighting Designer, responsible for coordinating show paperwork, maintaining lighting budgets, and transferring lighting designs to a second venue. Jon worked with various lighting designers during this time.

In 2006, Jon worked as a Stagehand at IATSE Local 500, primarily at the Arsht Center Ziff Ballet Opera House. Jon filled in as the Head Electrician when needed and performed testing, tuning, and programming for the Strand 550i console.

From 2008 to 2013, Jon worked as the Head Electrician - ZBOH at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Jon'smain responsibilities included supervising load-ins, set-ups, running shows, and load-outs for various productions. Jon also supervised the electrics crew and ensured safety standards were met.

In 2013, Jon worked as a Freelance Programmer at The Lighting Design Group. Jon set up and programmed ETC Gio lighting consoles for television news programs in multiple studios and newsrooms. Jon also programmed consoles for a Univision Fusion studio installation.

Currently, Jon holds the position of Director of Equipment Operations at The Lighting Design Group, which they started in October 2022. Jon is responsible for overseeing equipment operations, but further details about this role are not provided. Additionally, Jon has held the role of Gaffer at The Lighting Design Group since November 2015, but specific details about this role are also not provided.

Jon Goss attended Rollins College from 1996 to 2001, where they obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.