Lighting Designer

SmithGroup • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Los Angeles office of SmithGroup is looking for a Lighting Designer to join our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering with a concentration in Lighting Design or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4+ years of Lighting Design experience.
• A commitment to design excellence with a high degree of creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proficiency in current design software (CAD, 3ds Max, Grasshopper, Revit, Adobe, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to produce and coordinate the lighting and controls portion of construction documents for permitting and bidding on small projects.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process, project administration and administration procedures.
• Working knowledge of other disciplines’ concepts and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with team members, consultants, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide lighting and daylighting services to all SmithGroup offices and external clients nationally and internationally.
• Lead the lighting design for projects, assuring that technical, schedule and budget targets are met in accordance with client expectations and applicable professional standards.
• Coach assigned lighting design staff.
• Meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors and others to address engineering/design issues and to develop effective working relationships.
• Assess current design tools and software to determine efficiency and delivery of design solutions.
• Consult with manufacturers, evaluate materials, and select lighting systems.
• Refine and further develop design concepts given by others.
• Create and develop design concepts for more complex projects.
• Oversee design work of others to ensure an integrated and cohesive design.
• Present design solutions to client representative and/or design review committees.
• Supervise the development of renderings for client presentations.
• Manage one or more projects including job production, quality, and fee management.
• Organize and lead team meetings involving consultants and/or owners.
• Establish and maintain project staffing requirements consistent with contractual obligations.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals after being given the vision and strategy for the marketing effort.
• Assist in business development activities and maintain relationships with past clients.
• Conduct project reviews and goal setting with assigned staff.
• Lead design award submissions.
• Lead and manage recruiting activities at university career fairs including booth representation, interviews, and presentations.

Benefits

• flexible scheduling
• hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• 15 extra Fridays off
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• wellbeing resources
• paid parental leave
• flex spending account
• voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• tuition reimbursement program
• one-on-one career coaching
• professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level