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Mitchell Baker

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Hi, I'm Mitchell Baker, a lighting designer and event production professional based in Westbrook, Maine.

About

Hi, I’m Mitchell Baker, a lighting designer and event production professional based in Westbrook, Maine. I design and install tailored lighting setups for weddings, concerts, and live events, collaborating with venues and artists to craft immersive atmospheres that fit each theme and space.

I’ve built and operated on-site lighting rigs, managed production crews, and helped grow a state-of-the-art recording and lighting workflow. I thrive in fast-paced environments, value collaboration, and pride myself on delivering high-end, deadline-driven audiovisual experiences.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined June 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 12 roles

Lighting Designer · PLEX Arts FestivalMay 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Organized annual arts festival lighting; in charge of lighting the entire event since its inception in May 2023.

Assistant Recording Engineer · Tank Recording StudioMay 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Set up the studio equipment for the recording artists. Ran tape machine / console. Organized the studio and managed the equipment. Edited recording sessions for artists.

House LD · Nectar'sFeb 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

Programmed and operated lighting rig for live performances 2-5 nights a week; adapted designs in a fast-paced live environment and collaborated with technical staff and visiting artists to deliver a unique audio/visual experience each night.

Quality Control & Color Coordination / Press Operator · Equal Vision Records / Burlington Record PressingFeb 2022 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Quality Control & Color Coordinator / Press Operator · Equal Vision Records / Burlington Record PressingFeb 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Freelance Lighting Designer · Independent/FreelanceJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Freelance Lighting Designer · Various ClientsJan 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Assistant Recording Engineer · Malcolm Francis / Popular Beat ComboMay 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Champlain College, Burlington, VT2017 – 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Making, Specialization in Sonic Arts · Champlain College2030 – 2021

Certifications and awards

AVID Pro Tools User Certified2030 – 2025
AVID Pro Tools User Certified2030 – 2026
Adobe Creative Suite2030 – 2026

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