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FX Operator – Stage Special Effects Technician
We are looking for the person who does the 3… 2… 1…: you prepare, fire and check the safety of the special effects at weddings, concerts, festivals and corporate events.
- Where
- Oporto and Lisbon, with events across Portugal
- Work arrangement
- Freelance per event or full-time employment contract, your choice
- Experience
- In sound, lighting or stage work is an advantage, not a requirement
- Training
- We teach you the machines and the safety rules
What you will do
- Prepare, load, set up and dismantle the machines.
- Fire the effects live, on the exact second.
- Check the safety procedures before every cue.
- Testing, cleaning and maintenance at the warehouse.
- Log consumables and incidents.
What we are looking for
- A liking for the stage and for technical work.
- Responsibility, calm under pressure and teamwork.
- Availability for nights, weekends and travel.
- Experience in sound, lighting or stage work is an advantage, not a requirement.
Requirements
- Aged 18 or over.
- Category B driving licence.
- On-site work and travel across Portugal.
- Availability at weekends and in December.
What it is really like
Nights and weekends. Events happen while other people are having fun. December and the summer are the busiest seasons.
Physical work. Loading and unloading equipment, setting up on stages, in halls and outdoor venues, in the cold or in the heat.
Travel. There are events all over the country and sometimes you only get back in the early hours.
Safety first. The checks are always done, even in a hurry. Nobody operates alone before the safety training.
How the process works
- Application on this page: a few minutes, without sending files. We always reply.
- A short conversation by phone or video call (we do not record it).
- Interview and practical test at our warehouse, with no real fire effects.
- Safety training and support from an experienced technician at your first events.
Application
We do not accept files: if you like, give us links to your profile, portfolio or CV. No video needed.