Lighting Designer

P2S•Long Beach, CA

1d•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.
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.
Working knowledge of energy codes.

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.