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.

Mitchell Baker

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Quality Control & Color Coordinator / Press Operator at Equal Vision Records / Burlington Record Pressing
February 1, 2022 - June 25, 2024
Oversees quality assurance for all outgoing vinyl records. Works with customers and staff to design custom handmade vinyl records. Operates and maintains machinery during day to day operations. Played a crucial role in moving and expanding the company (formerly Burlington Record Plant) in late 2024.
Freelance Lighting Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2022 - June 25, 2024
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. Designed and operated temporary lighting setups for a variety of events such as concerts, conferences, wedding ceremonies and celebrations. Organizes and lights annual arts festival since May 2023.
Videographer / Editor at Freelance, Burlington, VT & Albany, NY
June 1, 2014 - June 25, 2024
Shot and edited promotional videos for local organizations and groups including VSAC, VIA, Burlington Code Academy as well as touring / local musicians. Operated an individual editing suite using the Adobe Creative Cloud and have experience editing a variety of footage such as weddings, live performances, commercials, and promotional content. Skilled in After Effects, Premiere, Media Encoder, Audition, and Ableton Live. Experienced in color grading footage with Davinci Resolve + Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite.
Assistant Recording Engineer at Tank Recording Studio
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
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.
Assistant Recording Engineer at Malcolm Francis / Popular Beat Combo
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Handled recording studio assistance duties including equipment setup, tape machine operation, and editing recording sessions for artists.
Studio Assistant at Poon’s Head Studio
July 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Studio support work during the period of July to November 2019.
Event Lighting Production Crew at Griffin & Griffin
July 1, 2015 - Present
Installed sophisticated lighting setups tailored to wedding venues and client themes; programmed and operated lighting consoles; oversaw on-site lighting to achieve desired effects and moods for events.
Quality Control & Color Coordination / Press Operator at Equal Vision Records / Burlington Record Pressing
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Oversee quality assurance for all outgoing vinyl records; work with customers and staff to design custom hand-made vinyl records; operate and maintain machinery during day-to-day operations; played a crucial role in moving and expanding the company in late 2024.
Freelance Lighting Designer at Independent/Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Programmed and operated lighting rigs 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.
House LD at Nectar's
February 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
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.
Assistant Recording Engineer at Poon's Head Studio
July 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Set up studio equipment for recording artists; ran tape machine / console; organized the studio and managed the equipment; edited recording sessions for artists.
Lighting Designer at PLEX Arts Festival
May 1, 2023 - Present
Organized annual arts festival lighting; in charge of lighting the entire event since its inception in May 2023.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Champlain College, Burlington, VT
January 1, 2017 - May 31, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Making, Specialization in Sonic Arts at Champlain College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

AVID Pro Tools User Certified
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2025
AVID Pro Tools User Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026
Adobe Creative Suite
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization