Senior Lighting Designer

The HIDI Group•Toronto, ON

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

ALULA Lighting Design, an award-winning specialty lighting design studio integrated within The HIDI Group, is seeking a Senior Lighting Designer. The HIDI Group is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. ALULA offers the creativity of a boutique studio with the resources of a national firm, focusing on lighting solutions for commercial workplaces, mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional projects. The role involves creating lighting solutions that enhance architecture and elevate the human experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about design, enjoys collaboration, and can manage projects from concept to construction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design or a related field, including Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Theatrical Lighting.
4–7 years of professional lighting design experience.
Strong understanding of lighting principles, fixture selection, and lighting controls.
Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
Proficiency with AGi32 or Dialux.
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.
Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SketchUp, Rhino, or other 3D modelling software is considered an asset.
NCQLP Lighting Certification (LC), Certified Lighting Designer (CLD), or involvement with IES, IALD, or other professional organizations is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to lighting design projects from concept through construction administration.
Develop creative lighting concepts, presentations, renderings, and client design packages.
Prepare lighting layouts, fixture specifications, schedules, and design documentation.
Perform lighting calculations and energy compliance analyses using AGi32 or Dialux.
Coordinate with architects, interior designers, electrical engineers, and other project stakeholders.
Participate in client meetings, design presentations, site visits, mock-ups, and fixture aiming.
Review shop drawings, respond to contractor inquiries, and support construction administration activities.
Stay current with emerging lighting technologies, products, and industry trends while maintaining relationships with manufacturers and industry partners.