Lighting Design and Specification

Lightworks•San Diego, CA

3d•$72,500 - $91,520

About The Position

We are an Electrical Contracting and Integration firm seeking an experienced Lighting Design professional with a fun positive attitude to join our growing team! The purpose of this position is to act as an ambassador for LIGHTWORKS with the A|D Community and create qualified leads for our Design | Build services through Lighting Design and Specification. You will have the opportunity to work on High End residential properties from downtown Hi-Rise to water front La Jolla & Del Mar to Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe with the best builders and design professionals in San Diego. We also do select boutique commercial projects such as restaurant, retail and office environments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Your skills will be leveraged to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team You will be responsible for all phases of the Lighting Design process including but not limited to the following: - Initial lead generated from Architect, Builder or Interior Designer - Discovery meeting with client to present LIGHTWORKS and understand client needs for the project - Proposal for Design & Specification services written and presented - Discovery & Budgeting - Electrical / Lighting & Lighting Control budget established - Design and specification - Lighting control design - Documentation - Construction liasion as necessary You will also : - Manage, direct & mentor support staff for CAD Documentation and specification work - Provide A|D Support through regular visits to our design partners. Help support their practices by introducing new products and applications as well as, host lunch and learns. Promote paid design & specification services with our design partners. - Visit Jobsites to verify installations and solve issues - Interact with Field Employees as well as General Contractors and Superintendents - Have other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Are a Creative, and possess a keen eye for design & architecture
Are curious and solutions driven
Possess a proficiency in the following software programs: + AutoCAD & Revit + Sketchup + AGI32 / Dialux + Adobe Suite : In Design, Illustrator, Photo Shop + MS Office Outlook Word & Excel + Google Drive programs.
Are well organized, able to work collaboratively, can multi-task, are a strong communicator and are self-motivated under minimal supervision
Enjoy education and the mentoring of others in your team
Have 3 years minimum experience as a Lighting Designer ( High End Residential focus preferred ).
Have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Interior Design, Lighting Design, and/or Architecture (Preferred but not required).
Are experienced with professionally presenting solutions to customers
Have the ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Are physically able to walk construction sites and climb 5’ ladder
Are able to stand for 3 hrs
Can Lift 40 lbs
Have reliable transportation – Mileage for field work will be reimbursed

Nice To Haves

Have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Interior Design, Lighting Design, and/or Architecture (Preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Initial lead generated from Architect, Builder or Interior Designer
Discovery meeting with client to present LIGHTWORKS and understand client needs for the project
Proposal for Design & Specification services written and presented
Discovery & Budgeting
Electrical / Lighting & Lighting Control budget established
Design and specification
Lighting control design
Documentation
Construction liasion as necessary
Manage, direct & mentor support staff for CAD Documentation and specification work
Provide A|D Support through regular visits to our design partners.
Help support their practices by introducing new products and applications as well as, host lunch and learns.
Promote paid design & specification services with our design partners.
Visit Jobsites to verify installations and solve issues
Interact with Field Employees as well as General Contractors and Superintendents
Have other duties as assigned.