Lighting Designer

Liaison Technology Group • Nashville, TN

10h • $25 - $35

About The Position

Liaison Technology Group designs lighting and control systems that elevate how people experience their homes and workplaces. We are seeking a Lighting Designer who blends creative vision with technical precision—someone who understands how lighting impacts mood, function, and architecture, and can translate that vision into well-coordinated specifications.

This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys collaborating with architects and project teams, refining details, and growing into expanded responsibility and leadership within lighting and control design.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of lighting design and/or specification experience
• Proficiency in lighting design and documentation software
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings and construction methods
• Experience with modern lighting technologies and control systems
• Working knowledge of Lutron lighting controls
• Strong visual, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Nice To Haves

• Lighting industry certifications such as LC (Lighting Certified), IALD, CLD, or NCQLP
• Knowledge of Crestron, Lutron, or Control 4 Systems
• Experience designing lighting for high-end residential or commercial environments
• Familiarity with sustainability, energy codes, and performance-driven design

Responsibilities

• Develop lighting designs and coordinated specifications for residential and commercial projects
• Translate design intent into detailed lighting and lighting control documentation
• Select fixtures, controls, and materials that align with architectural vision, performance goals, and budget
• Prepare detailed lighting specifications with minimal supervision
• Partner with designers, architects, and project managers to ensure alignment between drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Assist in compiling outline and final specifications across project phases
• Coordinate specifications with consultants, agencies, and internal project teams
• Review and respond to submittals, substitutions, and shop drawings to ensure design integrity
• Maintain working knowledge of lighting technologies, fixtures, and control systems
• Provide guidance on lighting control strategies, dimming, scenes, and system capabilities
• Support troubleshooting and design refinement for both simple and complex lighting systems
• Evaluate contractor change orders related to lighting design
• Research and recommend new lighting products, materials, and emerging technologies
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and best practices
• Mentor team members on lighting design standards, documentation, and workflows
• Identify opportunities to improve design and specification processes, including software and tools

Benefits

• Creative, collaborative design culture
• Opportunity to shape lighting experiences that truly wow clients
• Clear growth path in responsibility, influence, and compensation
• Projects that value thoughtful design—not cookie-cutter solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed