Jess MacGillivray

A seasoned lighting designer and technician, this professional builds atmosphere and clarity through skilled manipulation of color, intensity, and shadow. With a career spanning theater, live events, and architectural installations, they approach each project with a collaborative mindset, translating directorial vision into tangible light cues and spatial rhythm. Their practice blends technical mastery with a flair for storytelling, ensuring every scene reads with intentional mood while maintaining safety and efficiency on set. By balancing automation with human touch, they craft environments that support narrative momentum without overpowering it. Offstage, they mentor emerging designers and advocate for thoughtful, sustainable lighting practices across disciplines.