Hospitality Lighting Designer - Hybrid Role, Lead Projects

Earls Kitchen + Bar; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care benefits

3 weeks vacation

Employee discounts at Earls locations

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities for projects

Job summary

Earls Kitchen + Bar is seeking a Lighting Designer to join the Store Development team in Vancouver, BC. This role bridges design vision with technical execution, coordinating with architects, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality hospitality lighting across multiple locations.

You will manage complex building control systems, lead drafting and documentation, and travel North America for project scopes and openings.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of work experience in lighting-specific roles, hospitality design preferred.
• Professional certification from accredited programs is preferred.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and onsite contractors.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules & multiple projects.
• Deep understanding of LED fixtures and lighting performance (CCT, Lux, Lumen).
• Proficiency in programming lighting control and dimming systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Google software & budget tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external consultants to develop comprehensive lighting concepts and plans.
• Use CAD tools and photometric data to represent lighting design needs.
• Commissioning of lighting and building control systems (e.g., Lutron, Crestron).
• Attend after-hours installs and calibrate lumen levels and time-of-day schedules.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and review shop drawings and submittals.
• Manage relationships with manufacturers, suppliers & consultants.
• Conceptualize custom lighting designs with vendors.
• Develop lighting scoping plans reflecting intent and maintain project records.
• Travel across North America for projects, site visits and openings.

Skills

Lighting design

Vendor management

Budget management

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lighting control systems

LED lighting

Project management

Travel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Professional certification from Accredited Programs

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Google software

Smartsheet

Job description

Earls Kitchen + Bar is seeking a Lighting Designer to join the Store Development team in Vancouver, BC. This role bridges design vision with technical execution, coordinating with architects, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality hospitality lighting across multiple locations.

You will manage complex building control systems, lead drafting and documentation, and travel North America for project scopes and openings.