Light Technician

WHAT YOU WILL DO 
As a Light Technician, you will bring every show to life through your technical expertise, creating memorable entertainment experiences for guests while ensuring seamless operations, equipment reliability and the highest safety standards onboard.
Show Operations & Live Entertainment 
Support rehearsals, live shows and onboard events, ensuring seamless execution and outstanding guest experiences. 
Operate lighting systems, including RGB and house lights, to create the right atmosphere for every performance. 
Provide technical support across theatres, lounges, pools and other entertainment venues.
Technical Excellence & Equipment Management 
Set up, operate and maintain entertainment equipment, ensuring reliability and high performance. 
Monitor equipment conditions, report technical issues and support routine and extraordinary maintenance. 
Manage technical inventories and ensure all required materials are available for onboard activities.
Collaboration & Teamwork 
Work closely with artists, performers and onboard teams to deliver successful entertainment experiences. 
Support the Entertainment Technical Manager in planning and executing entertainment activities. 
Contribute to a proactive, solutions-oriented and collaborative work environment.
Safety & Professional Standards 
Follow safety procedures and operational standards in all entertainment activities. 
Promote a strong safety culture while maintaining the highest professional and technical standards. 
WHO YOU ARE 
Required: 
Secondary school diploma or higher 
At least 1 year experience in Technical Services or Theatre 
Good knowledge of Grand MA 2/3 Consoles  
English knowledge (at least B1 level) 
Good knowledge of Excel and Word 
Technically skilled, detail-oriented and solution-driven 
Collaborative team player, comfortable working with performers and cross-functional teams 
Flexible & proactive 
Nice to have: 
 Previous onboard experience is considered an advantage 
WHAT WE OFFER  
Your contract 
Fixed-term, full-time, onboard — average duration 4–6 months 
Meals and accommodation included throughout your contract;
Your life onboard: 
• International experience combining travel, personal development, and independence 
• Travel & logistics: transport covered (flights/trains) for embarkation, disembarkation, and transfers 
• Meals & consumption: Free daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner) 
• Discounts on onboard restaurants and bars (with possible daily credit) 
• Accommodation & services: assigned cabin (single or double) with bathroom 
• Cabin cleaning + free laundry service (crew laundrette and uniforms)  
• Package delivery service 
• Connectivity & tools: Free internet (250 MB/month) + free WhatsApp text 
• Discounts on shops, products, hairdresser, and SPA 
• Wellbeing & health: Free medical assistance onboard and ashore 
• Welfare and wellbeing programs (sports, events, monthly activities) 
• Leisure time: Access to gym, lounge, bar, pool, and solarium for crew 
• Crew excursions + discounts on guest tours 
• Family & friends: Opportunity to host family/friends (min. 30 days/year after 4 months) 
→ Discover what life onboard looks like: growth
• Structured onboarding + welcome kit 
• Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor 
• Clear career path within your department  
• Learning Officer for skills development and continuous improvement 
• Development model to identify and promote talented individuals 
→ Learn about our culture and values: COSTA  
Our community brings together individuals from different parts of the world, fostering connections and collaboration across cultures, enriched by different perspectives and experiences. We are here to bring happiness and provide unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.  
Costa belongs to the Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise company in the world. We are the only Italian cruise company flying the Italian flag, sailing the world’s seas for more than 75 years, offering our guests a unique experience on board and on land.  
We are united by a shared passion: to drive success and live their ambition. Whether on board or shoreside, we bring energy, creativity, and a spirit of adventure to everything they do.  
Bring your ambitions to life. Join us and discover our ocean of possibilities 
Additional Info  
Contract type: Fixed-term, full-time, onboard — average duration 4–6 months – CBA signed on for shipboard personnel employed by CSCS 
Application deadline: 30/11/2026  
Time required to submit the application: approximately 3 minutes  
CV Format: PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)  
E-mail/contact of the recruiting team (not for submitting applications):  
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