Joe Thomas

Currently working for Archer Sharp Design as one of their Full Time Lighting Designer and Programmers.

For a full list of credits shows designed and programmed go to https://joethomasdesign.com/about/

Joe primarily focuses on his specialism in lighting design in the cruise and hospitality sector. Joe currently designs and programs for multiple cruise lines working on their production shows. Joe's humble beginnings began locally at a 5 Star holiday resort called Potters where he learnt his craft in lighting for incoming shows and bands while operating the in house theatre company shows. After working his way up from Follow spot operator to the main lighting operator he left and ventured off to be freelance which brought him experience in operating at festivals and live shows. From then he began specialising in cruise ship design picking up his first relight and programming job with Viking Cruises/Blackburn International after 3 months began designing shows for them. From here Joe has designed and programmed for multiple other cruise lines and relit touring shows across the UK.