Michael Corcoran
Harpenden,Hertfordshire
Summary
Experienced in client facing situations, working
directly with both design teams, as well as executive
teams, delivering consultation on items specific to
lighting design as well as the design
implementation.
Can competently comprehend design drawings and
architectural schematics.
I have experience in designing & specifying lighting
for marine environments (specific reference to my
work on the DCL portfolio)
I can produce 3d architectural/entertainment lighting
studies as well design intent renders (specific
reference to my experience with Blender,
Vectorworks & Capture)
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Ship wide Architectural Lighting Designer
IMAGINATION for Disney Cruise Line
01.2018 - Current
- This client-facing role involves me working closely with WDI and DCL to produce design concepts.
- In turn, I create lighting layouts for the various areas on the ships, including detailed RCP layouts.
- Coordinate efforts with DCI and WDI clients throughout the delivery phase to develop multiple shows in collaboration with DLE partners. This includes architectural mosaic programming.
Lighting Designer
Imagination UK
London
01.2018 - Current
- Lighting Design Projects including:
- Ford Eve of Show; Geneva Auto Show 2018
- Ford Focus Live Event Launch 2018
- JLR - Paris Auto Show 2018
- Sue Ryder Charity Event Bonham's October 2018
- JLR Evoque Launch November 2018
- Ford - Brussels Auto Show 2019
- JLR LA Auto Show 2019
- Ford Mustang Mache E - Eve of Show 2020
- Ford BoT Live Event Launch 2021
- Mastercard Global Experience Centre Architectural Lighting Roll Out 2020-2021
- Visa Live at the Louvre 2024 with Post Malone
- Visa Live at the Rocket Garden (Kennedy Space Centre) 2026 with Benson Boone
- CRH luxury event programme (Rome, Florida, California)
- Jaguar Formula E 2024 & 2025
- MLB London Season Trafalgar Sqaure 2023 & 2024
- Belvany Milan Design Week 2025
- RRMC WDC Singapore 2024
- JLR Portfolio (Various Behicle Launches inlcuding Range Rover and Defender)
- Steve Madden Beyond Borders
LX Board Op (General Lighting Tech)
ATG - Trafalgar Studios - London
London
01.2015 - 12.2018
Lighting Technician
TSL Lighting
01.2014 - 12.2015
LX and Stage
Nimax - Vaudeville Theatre London
London
01.2013 - 12.2015
Assistant LD to Charlie Morgan Jones
Charlie Morgan Jones
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Avenue Q Uk Tour - Greenwich Theatre (May 2014)
This Language
Camden Fringe
London
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Lighting Designer
Blonde
Village Underground
London
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Lighting Designer
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Lighting Design
Rose Bruford College
01.2015
GCSE's -
St Georges' VA School
Harpenden01.2012
Skills
Application in progress for Irish (EU) citizenship
Have held L1B US Visa
Vectorworks
Capture
Blender
Grand MA2
Grand MA3
Avolites
Experience with AutoCAD
Full UK Driving License
References
All references are available upon request
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Illumination Award for Experiential Lighting Design, Sponsored by ETC, INC. - The Haunted Mansion Parlor - Disney Cruise Line
Timeline
Ship wide Architectural Lighting Designer
IMAGINATION for Disney Cruise Line
01.2018 - Current
Lighting Designer
Imagination UK
01.2018 - Current
This Language
Camden Fringe
08.2015 - 08.2015
Blonde
Village Underground
08.2015 - 08.2015
LX Board Op (General Lighting Tech)
ATG - Trafalgar Studios - London
01.2015 - 12.2018
Assistant LD to Charlie Morgan Jones
Charlie Morgan Jones
05.2014 - 09.2015
Lighting Technician
TSL Lighting
01.2014 - 12.2015
LX and Stage
Nimax - Vaudeville Theatre London
01.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Lighting Design
Rose Bruford College
GCSE's -
St Georges' VA School