Lighting Designer

Position Overview

CMTA Lighting, a Business Unit of CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, seeks an enthusiastic and creative Lighting Designer.

The ideal candidate will have recent architectural lighting design training or lighting adjacent design training and 2–3 years of professional lighting experience. Successful candidate will have knowledge of Revit and AGI.

• Assist in preparing clear and dynamically illustrated lighting design presentations
• Engage in studio processes to develop innovative lighting concepts and designs tailored to client requirements
• Technically document and detail design documents using Revit and AutoCAD
• Use Adobe Creative Suite to present ideas, produce detailed lighting plans, and documentation for projects
• Utilize AGI to photometrically model and test designs
• Build mock‑ups to test lighting conditions and evaluate project materials
• Grow your technical skills and augment your professional capabilities
• Conduct on‑site evaluations to assess existing lighting conditions and make recommendations for improvement
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices

Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design is required.

• 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in lighting design
• Proficiency in Revit and AGI software is required
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Basic working knowledge of architectural details related to lighting
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a creative application of light in space
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for lighting and the built environment

$72,000 – $88,000. This role is bonus eligible.

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: 4% dollar‑for‑dollar match to eligible pay, immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer‑provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer‑provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50 k, with option for voluntary buy‑up.
• Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation and company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from paid sick leave if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

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Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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