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Robin Oyales

Theatrical Lighting Designer / Technician
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Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CAD Drafter

Gardens At Night
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with the sales and design team to develop innovative outdoor lighting solutions tailored to diverse client needs, enhancing the functionality and aesthetics of outdoor spaces.
  • Utilise CAD software to create detailed designs and technical drawings, ensuring alignment with project specifications and industry standards.
  • Assist in the selection of appropriate lighting products and accessories.
  • Support the quality assurance process by reviewing designs for accuracy, functionality, and compliance with durability standards.

Lighting Designer / Technician

Freelance
01.2021 - Current
  • Create CAD drawings of lighting plans for various of projects.
  • Develop 3D renders of designs to visualise design concepts.
  • Make strategic lighting-oriented decisions that aligned with client budgets and production needs.

Latest Project:

ACF Nationals (Nationwide Calisthenics Competition) - [July, 2023]

Role: Lighting Designer / Head of Lighting

  • Designed and executed a versatile lighting rig accommodating creative visions of coaches and teams, covering 300 dance performances.
  • Managed 3000+ individual lighting cues, ensuring seamless transitions and enhancing visual impact.
  • Contributed to the success of the competition by creating an immersive lighting environment that elevated the spectator experience both in-person and on live-stream.

Production Officer (Casual)

Bunjil Place
03.2022 - Current

Working in the production department in one of Victoria's leading Arts and Entertainment venues. Specialising in lighting, I work in close collaboration with clients and the production team to produce high quality visual aesthetics. Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide setup and operational service to events and ensure production requirements for performances, exhibitions and events are met to a high standard.
  • Assist in bump in/out operations of events
  • Operation of Lighting and sound consoles
  • Maintenance of Lighting, AV and Sound equipment.

Theatre Technician

Gasworks Arts Park
05.2022 - 01.2024

Working in one of Melbourne most vibrant arts precinct, providing production and technical support in a range of events local productions to large festivals. Key duties include:

  • Provide operational and technical support to ensure client even requirements are met effectively and safely across the precinct.
  • Collaborated with clients to translate creative concepts into impactful lighting designs.
  • Assisted in creative decision-making for lighting setups.

Education

Diploma of Live Production And Technical Services -

Melbourne Polytechnic
Prahran, VIC
01.2021 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Creative Arts With Honours (Drama) -

Deakin University
Burwood, VIC
03.2018 - 11.2020

Skills

    Production Management

    CAD (Vectorworks)

    Pre-Visualisation (Capture)

    Lighting Design

    Lighting Consoles: (GrandMA2/3, ETC, Chamsys, HOG4)

    QLab

    Audio Consoles (Allen & Heath)

    Extensive knoewledge of lighting systems: DMX (Artnet, sACN protocol), patching, troubleshooting)

    Manual Handling

    Communication and Collaboration

    Adaptability and Flexibility

    Crew Supervision

    Attention to Detail

    Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

CAD Drafter

Gardens At Night
10.2023 - Current

Theatre Technician

Gasworks Arts Park
05.2022 - 01.2024

Production Officer (Casual)

Bunjil Place
03.2022 - Current

Lighting Designer / Technician

Freelance
01.2021 - Current

Diploma of Live Production And Technical Services -

Melbourne Polytechnic
01.2021 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Creative Arts With Honours (Drama) -

Deakin University
03.2018 - 11.2020
Robin OyalesTheatrical Lighting Designer / Technician