Senior Designer, Lighting

Role Overview

• Responsible for leading the efforts toward the development and completion of lighting design and documentation necessary to complete project deliverables.
• Perform a wide array of design functions, including lighting concepts, lighting calculations, illuminance levels, research of fixture alternatives, review fixture samples, construction of temporary mockups, etc.
• Perform research and analysis of design options.
• Prepare the basis of design reports.
• Provide lighting design solutions appropriate to the client brief, budget, and relevant standards.
• Create presentations, graphics, renderings, and imageboards.
• Attend client meetings with the ability to present and explain lighting design concepts.
• Produce drawings consistent with client requirements and standards.
• Perform submittal reviews and ensure timely response to RFI’s.
• Oversee the lighting design documentation via CAD layouts, lighting details, light fixture schedules, and lighting control specifications.
• Review cost estimates of project lighting specifications and adjust lighting design to meet the client’s budget.
• Review the construction progress of lighting installation at the project site and issue field reports to the design team.
• Conduct quality reviews.
• Supervise final aiming of light fixtures and lighting controls programming.
• Track project timelines and project deliverables.
• Manage tasks as required to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate, support, and communicate with colleagues across disciplines.
• Direct and review the work of Junior Lighting Designers and Lighting Interns.
• Adept at working in the field on a construction site.
• Attend construction site walkthroughs and project team meetings.
• Interface with other disciplines involved in the design team to coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, or Architecture/Interiors degree with supplemental lighting training.
• Certified Lighting Designer (CLD), preferred.
• LEED Accreditation.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience designing lighting systems and performing lighting calculations for commercial buildings, hospitals, and institutional facilities.
• Minimum of five to seven years’ experience working with a design-build contractor or consulting engineering firm.
• Solid knowledge of codes, standards, and construction/engineering processes.
• Proficient with computer graphics software including AutoCAD, Revit, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bluebeam Revu, and SharePoint.