Technology Designer

Visual Comfort • Beverly, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to Technology Design Manager or Lighting Design Manager within the Systems department, the Technology Designer will collaborate with our internal Project Design, Business Development, and Project Management Teams as well as client and external design partners to design, specify, and layout lighting control systems and automated shading solutions. This role will help create more intelligent, responsive, and beautifully lit environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in lighting design, architecture, or related discipline required.
• 3+ years of project-based residential, lighting control, fixture, or design/drafting experience required.
• Proficient computer and drafting skills utilizing AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Acrobat, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Lutron or AVIXA and/or CEDIA certifications a plus.
• experience with Dialux or AGI32 helpful but not required.
• Project management experience helpful but not required.
• Experience in interior design, custom home building products, luxury home furnishings, and/or lighting industry a plus.
• Keen eye for design and creativity.
• Knowledge of residential construction processes and a good understanding of construction documents.
• Experience professionally presenting solutions to customers.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, efficient, and creative system layouts and documentation for lighting, lighting control and motorized shading solutions, utilizing AutoCAD and/or other applicable design tools.
• Execute technology design plans within Visual Comfort standards, ensuring consistency and quality across both system designs and client-facing deliverables.
• Participate in and/or lead technology presentations to builders, interior designers, architects, and integrators, showcasing control and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Project Designers, and Project Management Teams across all markets to convert new customers and further develop relationships with existing Visual Comfort clients.
• Leverage deep product knowledge and system design expertise to act as a technical resource to internal team members and clients.
• Travel for client meetings, project walk-throughs, and site visits within assigned showroom and trade area markets.
• Meet established project milestones and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of all design phases.
• Work effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Hybrid: 8-10 days in the Showroom per month.
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

What This Job Offers

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