Lighting Designer

Are you a hands‑on lighting designer passionate about transforming spaces through light? Do you thrive on the intersection of design vision and technical execution, from the initial concept to the final, calibrated installation in best‑in‑class hospitality spaces? If so, we are looking for you!

Earls Kitchen + Bar is seeking a detail‑oriented Lighting Designer to join our Store Development team in Vancouver, BC. This role is responsible for the conceptualization and execution of lighting across various projects, ensuring all elements are delivered to meet Earls’ high standards.

The Lighting Designer focuses on bridging the gap between lighting design and technical execution. This role requires a professional who can manage the coordination of complex building control systems, ensuring that creative vision aligns with functional requirements and brand specifications.

Working closely with Project Managers, trades, and consultants, the Lighting Designer plays a key role in ensuring that all lighting projects are executed seamlessly. This collaboration is essential to maintaining the high quality of lighting across all Earls locations.

• Coordinate with external consultants to develop comprehensive lighting concepts and plans that align with project budget, goals, and technical standards.
• Utilize CAD, Sketch Up, and photometric data to accurately represent lighting design needs.
• Responsible for ensuring the completion of commissioning of lighting and building control systems to Earls specifications & standards (e.g., Lutron & Crestron).
• Attend after‑hours installs and commissioning as needed to calibrate lumen level & program complex time of day schedules within the building control systems.
• Support the project team with troubleshooting technical issues.
• Accountable for the thorough review of shop drawings & submittals to ensure accurate procurement.
• Manage relationships with lighting manufacturers, suppliers & consultants.
• Coordinate with custom lighting vendors to conceptualize custom light designs.
• Develop detailed lighting & scoping plans to accurately reflect intent.
• Responsible for project documentation and administration to ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Ability to travel throughout North America in support of projects, site visits, and openings.

• Liaise with architects, designers, consultants & contractors to coordinate project needs.
• Present project work to stakeholders for approval; provide regular project updates to leadership, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Mentor & develop designers on lighting design & technical knowledge.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion.

• 3–8 years of work experience in lighting‑specific roles; hospitality design preferred.
• Professional certification from accredited programs preferred.
• Experience managing third‑party vendors and onsite contractors.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules & multiple projects.
• Deep understanding of LED fixtures & general lighting performance (CCT, lux & lumen outputs).
• Proficiency in programming lighting control & dimming systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Google software & budget management tools (preference for Smartsheet).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple project timelines and equipment inventories.
• Quick thinking to resolve technical challenges during onsite installations.
• Experience producing high‑quality contract documents & construction drawings.
• Ability to travel throughout North America in support of projects, site visits, and openings.

• Projects are consistently delivered on time, on brief and to a high standard.
• Lighting standards are upheld and continuously improved.
• Cross‑functional teams experience strong alignment and collaboration.

• A sense of humour.
• A serious passion for food – we like to eat around here (sometimes wine is involved).
• Open to personal development and growth.
• The drive to succeed and the passion to be a part of Earls growth.
• Big team player – able to be both a leader and also support those around them.

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