Lighting Designer

Legence • Long Beach, CA

2d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for individuals with 1-4 years of experience in lighting design. As a Lighting Designer you will be supporting the design team and projects in all aspects and phases. You will work alongside the design team in preparing documentation to present lighting, testing and validating the design with mock-ups and calculations, and having a key role executing technical documentation. While primarily a supportive role you will be expected to offer design input and owning a space in the growing studio.

Requirements

• 1-4 years’ experience in architectural lighting design
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Lighting Design, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of energy codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Expertise in design software: Agi32 , AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, InDesign, Bluebeam.
• Client Focus: Prioritize customer needs and maintain strong relationships.
• Understanding Role & Responsibilities: Communicate expectations and performance standards clearly.
• Quality of Work: Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to Design Quality Assurance (DQA) procedures.
• Dependability: Meet deadlines and fulfill commitments reliably.
• Flexibility: Adapt to changing conditions and demands.
• Teamwork: Share ideas openly and collaborate effectively.
• Writing Skills: Produce clear, complete reports.
• Education & Self-Development: Seek opportunities for growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Lighting Certified (LC) through NCQLP.
• Professional society involvement and/or industry leadership.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced concepts and solve complex problems independently.
• Create specifications for medium and complex projects.
• Perform lighting calculations, analysis, and rendering studies; use results to inform decisions.
• Document lighting layouts in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Assist with lighting mock-ups and design presentations.
• Support design presentations and construction documentation for architectural lighting projects.
• Take responsibility for lighting calculations and building certification compliance credits.
• Provide technical assistance on design, installation, and integration issues for innovative lighting solutions.
• Review submittals and respond to contractor inquiries during construction.
• Produce meeting reports and punch lists.
• Occasional out-of-town travel for project work or site visits.
• Support marketing efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid training/professional memberships
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy-up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Discount Program: Company-sponsored discount program with savings on multiple lifestyle categories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree