Project Designer - Lighting

This is a mid-level position where you will take a lead role in designing and executing lighting solutions for medium to large-scale projects, collaborating closely with project managers and senior team members. You will design elegant, high-performance designs on time and on budget, inspire junior talent, and bring fresh ideas that elevate the way we work. You’ll be a trusted voice in client meetings, a leader in the studio, and a visible ambassador for our firm in the industry.

If you’re energized by shaping bold lighting design solutions from concept to execution—while guiding a team and owning key project phases we want to speak with you! You are the perfect candidate if you are self‑motivated and enjoy problem‑solving in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary collaborative setting surrounded by smart and creative team members.

• Create and analyze lighting designs using AGI
  32 lighting software
• Draft lighting and electrical plans from red‑line markups
• Support project managers and designers on a variety of project types
• Support development of professional client reports and presentations
• Attend project meetings with Project Managers
• Engage with industry representatives

Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or related design fields

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience designing lighting systems for indoor and outdoor environments

Creative thinking and problem‑solving skills

Professional written and verbal communications skills and active listening skills

Visualization skills ‑ sketching, rendering, modeling, and conveying lighting design concepts and technical information

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office

Interest and aptitude in quickly self‑learning new software

• Proficiency in AGi
  32 or equivalent lighting calculation software
• Proficiency in Visual Basic, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience using Com Check

Health, dental, disability, and life insurance with 0 monthly premiums.

15 days of PTO. Minimum.

12 paid company holidays.

40 hours of yearly paid professional delvelopment time.

12 weeks paid family leave.

Hybrid work from home schedule.

Clanton & Associates, Inc. is a lighting design and engineering firm renowned nationally and internationally as a leader in sustainable lighting. Beginning in 1981, Clanton & Associates has combined design and technical excellence in lighting and electrical systems for transportation, urban environments, master planning, civic, academic, and day lighting projects. We work in a hybrid mode between our office in north Boulder, CO and from home.

This is not a fully remote position. We offer competitive time off, insurance, retirement contribution, and professional development benefits.

Clanton & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our team.