Lighting Designer

The HIDI Group•Toronto, ON

About The Position

ALULA Lighting Design, an award-winning specialty lighting design studio integrated within The HIDI Group, is seeking a talented Lighting Designer. The HIDI Group is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, and Calgary. This role offers the blend of a boutique studio's creativity with the stability of a national firm. The team focuses on creating lighting solutions that enhance architecture and elevate the human experience across various project types including commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional. The ideal candidate is passionate about design, enjoys collaboration with architects and engineers, and is eager to manage projects from concept to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or above in Lighting Design or associated field (Architectural Engineering, Theatrical Lighting, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Design)
Enjoys collaborating in a team environment
Strong communication skills
Ability to think independently
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
Proficiency in AGI32 or Dialux
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
2 to 4 years of Lighting Design (or associated Lighting – related industry) experience

Nice To Haves

3D modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino
Participation in industry-related professional organizations (IALD, IES, etc.)
Certified Lighting Designer (CLD)
NCQLP Lighting Certification (LC)

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the ALULA lighting team and support senior lighting designers or project managers.
Produce concept presentations, lighting layouts, lighting calculations, and fixture specifications.
Perform contract administration tasks, including shop drawing reviews, site visits, and fixture aiming.
Provide internal lighting support for HIDI's electrical base building/tenancy department projects.
Communicate regular project status updates internally.
Assist in project organization and communication, including meeting minutes and managing project data.
Compile lighting design documentation such as presentations, CAD/Revit drawings, and luminaire schedules.
Perform lighting calculations using AGI32 for design verification, power density, and budget calculations.
Stay knowledgeable about lighting industry trends, luminaire research, and mock-ups.
Communicate with manufacturers, representatives, and clients.
Participate in on-site lighting surveys, meetings, mock-up sessions, or final fixture aiming/focusing.