Senior Lead Lighting Designer

Responsibilities

• Project team leadership and discipline management, responsible for completing the project on time and within budget
• Lead the design direction and execution of large or complex lighting design projects under the direction of the EOR/DOR
• Lead meetings with internal and external team members representing PAE under the LUMA brand
• Provide support on projects in areas of expertise
• Develop project workplans, tasks and assignments for the team
• Responsible for the development and production of the lighting control design
• Mentor peers and junior staff in design, production and calculations
• Demonstrate proficiency in lighting calculations, design communication graphics, REVIT production and mock‑ups
• Write lighting product specifications, create luminaire schedules, and conduct advanced product research
• Proficient in technical detailing of lighting systems
• Lead project design and construction phases for large, medium, and small projects of various complexities taken to completion
• Lead and direct project lighting cost control
• Responsible for cross trade coordination of lighting and lighting control systems
• Responsible for construction phase reviews of submittals and RFIs and attend site visits
• Leadership role in lighting industry organizations and events to build supporting relationships and knowledge
• Model accountability as a project team leader and integral member of the design teams in which you are involved
• Perform other duties as assigned

• College Degree (or equivalent design related training) required, preferable in Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design or related field
• Minimum of 4 years practicing lighting design or at least 3 years as a PAE Lighting Designer 3
• Relevant professional credential (i.e. LC, CLD)
• Advanced understanding of the integration of light with architecture and people
• Consistent practice of professionalism
• Mastery in time management and organizing teams and tasks on multiple projects
• Working knowledge of and practical experience in managing project financial accounting
• Provide and is receptive to constructive critique
• Able to communicate basic and advanced design concepts to internal and external stakeholders
• Mastery of Building Information Modeling (REVIT)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (emphasis on Photoshop and InDesign), illumination calculation software (AGI), digital design modeling software (Sketchup, 3D Max, Rhino, or similar), and Bluebeam
• Develop a strong understanding of LUMA | PAE process and standards
• Microsoft Office Suite