Lighting Design Professional

Lighting Design Professional – Illuminate Experiences, Shape Environments Who We Are

At NAC, we design environments where people and communities thrive. Our integrated design approach brings together architecture, interiors, engineering, and lighting to create thoughtful, human-centered spaces. Our lighting designers are key contributors—using light as both a technical and expressive design tool to enhance experience, performance, and wellbeing.

We’re seeking a Lighting Design Professional who brings both technical expertise and creative curiosity to our multidisciplinary teams. This role supports a wide range of project types and scales, collaborating closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, and clients to translate design vision into integrated lighting solutions.

• Develop interior and exterior lighting concepts that support design intent, user experience, and project goals.
• Select luminaires, lighting controls, and systems; perform lighting calculations and energy code analysis.
• Produce lighting documentation including fixture layouts, control zoning, specifications, and calculations.
• Collaborate as an integrated member of the design team, contributing ideas and technical insight throughout all project phases.
• Research products, materials, and installation methods; coordinate with manufacturers and representatives.
• Perform field observations and support reports related to existing lighting and control systems.
• Support bidding and construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, and site observations.
• Ensure lighting solutions align with budget, schedule, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong understanding of how lighting integrates with architecture, interiors, landscape, and construction.
• Ability to communicate lighting concepts clearly through diagrams, graphics, and written documentation.
• Knowledge of lighting technologies, controls, day lighting strategies, and energy performance.
• Experience with lighting design software such as AGi
  32, Dialux, Visual, or similar tools.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and offices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Electrical Engineering, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Theater Design, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional lighting design experience in the A/E/C industry.
• Experience with a range of project types including education, healthcare, and civic environments.
• Proficiency with Revit documentation and Bluebeam preferred.
• Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus.
• Professional certifications (CLD, LC, LEED AP, WELL AP) a plus.

At NAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative, design-driven firm that values curiosity, expertise, and shared purpose. We offer the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with integrated teams across multiple offices, and contribute to environments that positively impact communities.

If you’re passionate about using light to enhance the built environment and want to grow within a collaborative, forward-thinking design firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape meaningful experiences through light.