Lighting Designer

HLW INTERNATIONAL LLP•New York, NY

35d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join a growing lighting design practice - Spark Studio works closely with HLW offices in Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, and London, as well as working independently for outside clients and architects. The group currently has staff in New York and Los Angeles, and we are looking for emerging designers to grow with us in our New York office. The Lighting Designer will be an integral part of the team in development and completion of lighting design concepts and documentation necessary to complete deliverables for each project, including lighting concept sketches, client presentations, calculations for code compliance and illuminance levels, lighting mockups, fixture specifications, creating lighting layouts in Revit, cost research, fixture schedules and cuts, reviewing submittals, and review of onsite installations. The Lighting Designer will work closely with the Spark team and with architecture and interiors teams, attend design team meetings, coordinate with other consultants, and work with lighting sales reps.

Requirements

Degree in Lighting Design, or Architecture/Interiors degree with supplemental lighting training.
1-4 years of experience with a Lighting Design Consultant Group.
Experience and facility with modeling Revit work-sets and fixture families, Spark uses Revit as the main documentation software.
Experience with graphics software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
Thorough knowledge and experience with lighting calculation software AGI32.
Willingness to learn new software such as LightStanza, Rhino, and Enscape.
Demonstrated design excellence and consistent high performance.
Excellent communication, graphic and verbal presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate as a team member, engender confidence and trust, demonstrate reliability and desire to constantly improve individual and team abilities.
Ability to work independently, seek assistance as needed, manage time and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

Lighting Plans, Details
Fixture Research and Specifications
Create presentation graphics, renderings, image boards
Design Team Meetings, Vendor Meetings
Site Visits
Assist in organization of resources/materials
Participate in firm initiatives, training opportunities, etc.
Participate in firm team-building events.
Represent Spark Studio at industry events
Foster existing client relationships to encourage repeat business and explore new client opportunities.
Network with peer architects, engineers, PMs, reps, for business development.