UK-based Lighting Designer, Production Electrician and Educator

Nick Moran is a highly experienced lighting designer, production electrician and educator working across theatre, live events, festivals, broadcast and production training.

With a career spanning hands-on technical delivery, creative lighting design and industry-led education, Nick brings a rare combination of practical expertise, leadership and teaching excellence. He has worked extensively across live performance, temporary power, studio and location production, while also developing and delivering high-quality training for learners, technicians and educators at every level.

Nick is known for combining technical precision with clear communication, calm leadership and a strong commitment to safe, sustainable working practice.

What Nick Does

• Lighting Design for theatre, live music and events
• Production Electrician / Gaffer services for festivals, live events, studios and location work
• Lighting Direction for live multi-camera music and broadcast environments
• Temporary Event Power planning, distribution and BS7909-compliant systems
• Rigging and installation of complex lighting systems
• Education and training in production, design and technical practice
• Health and safety leadership for production environments
• Sustainable production consultancy with a focus on low-carbon technical practice

Educator

Nick has an extensive track record in teaching production and design for live events and theatre, combining industry experience, practical research and continuing professional development to create relevant, high-quality learning.

His teaching work includes introductory workshops, further education, undergraduate and postgraduate delivery, as well as mentoring teachers, tutors and technicians to help turn professional experience into effective teaching practice.

Professional Strengths

• strong technical knowledge
• real-world production experience
• excellent stakeholder engagement
• crew leadership in high-pressure environments
• a long-standing commitment to safety, inclusion and sustainability

Certifications and Professional Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety Management
• City & Guilds BS7909 – Temporary Electrical Systems
• IPAF & PASMA
• Certified Carbon Literate
• Mental Health First Aider
• Full UK driving licence
• ALPD Full Professional Member and Director

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