Lighting Designer

Our company is expanding into architectural lighting design and fixture specification for high-end residential projects, and we're hiring an experienced Lighting Designer to design, specify, coordinate, test, and manage the logistics of lighting fixtures. Our typical client may not need or want a major architectural lighting design firm, but still wants a thoughtful, coordinated lighting plan that goes well beyond a basic reflected ceiling plan and integrates seamlessly with the technology we're known for.

This role works alongside our Project Managers.

Pay: $80,000–$120,000/year, commensurate with experience. Full-time, salaried, with a company vehicle, laptop, and cellphone provided.

• Review external fixture specifications and architectural plans to capture the electrical and physical details required to integrate lighting into our systems and documentation.
• Create key project documents including load schedules, linear schedules, control schedules, and specification packages.
• Produce CAD documents such as reflected ceiling plans, lighting layouts, elevations, wiring plans, and wiring diagrams, coordinated with other disciplines such as audio and video hardware where needed.
• Help expand and refine our process for delivering this growing scope of work.
• Review new products and materials to stay current with the technology, and create and review mockups as projects require.
• Assist with procurement by requesting quotes, reviewing samples, and managing the logistics of lighting materials we provide.
• Participate in project validation and closeout at commissioning.
• Focus fixtures and program lighting systems on site, working alongside our project programmer and any external lighting design firms.

• Four or more years of experience in a similar role, with high-end residential lighting design and a strong understanding of industry documentation standards and technology.
• Electrical and electronics comprehension.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel.
• Knowledge of Lutron, Crestron, Savant, or similar home control systems is desired but not required.
• Enthusiasm for technology and the evolving complexity of integration, and an interest in pushing the boundaries of what it can do.
• A design-oriented but practical approach, with the resourcefulness and curiosity to solve problems as they arise.
• Degree in lighting design, architecture, interior design, or electrical engineering, or equivalent practical experience; lighting certification such as the LC is a plus.
• Ability to work on ladders at heights on project sites.
• A valid U.S. driver's license.

• Health insurance, with optional dental and vision.
• Life insurance and employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Company-sponsored certification training and professional development.
• Company vehicle, laptop, and cellphone provided.