Lighting Designer I
About The Position
LUMA, the Architectural Lighting Design group within PAE Engineers, is looking for a creative and technically-minded Lighting Designer I to join our award-winning lighting studio in Seattle. This is an opportunity to explore how light transforms architecture while developing the foundational skills needed for a career in professional lighting design. You will be part of an integrated team that values design intent as much as technical performance. In this role, you will support the design process from initial concept through construction, using everything from hand sketching and physical mock-ups to advanced digital modeling in Revit and AGI. You’ll work closely with project leads to translate ideas into detailed documentation, ensuring that every space we design is both beautiful and functional. If you are a collaborative designer who is open to constructive critique and eager to master the art and science of light, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- College Degree required, preferably in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Theatrical Lighting
- Time management and organization
- Open and receptive to constructive critique
- Clear graphic and oral communication of design
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM), preferred
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
- Experience with photometric analysis software (AGi32), preferred
- Experience with 3D digital design modeling software (Sketchup, 3DS Max, Rhino, or similar), preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop design and technical skills to increase knowledge and experience required for this position and to grow as a professional lighting designer
- Support design and production documentation to convey lighting design concepts and design intent using design techniques and software, inducing but not limited to, hand sketching, mock-ups, participation in design charrettes, Revit/BIM production, lighting calculation software (AGI32, LightStanza, etc.)
- Interact and promote the core values of PAE and professionalism with project team members both internal and external
- Attend meetings with team members representing PAE under the LUMA brand
- Complete assigned work on time with instruction from the project leads
- Support preparation and production of project deliverables with attention to detail
- Demonstrate accountability as an integral member of the design teams in which you are involved
- Actively participate in project design and construction phases
- Participate in lighting industry organizations and events to build supporting professional relationships and knowledge
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
- Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
- Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
- Cell phone stipend
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
- Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
- Time-and-a-half pay for eligible overtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
