Lighting Designer

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

Are you a hands-on lighting designer passionate about transforming spaces through light? Do you thrive on the intersection of design vision and technical execution, from the initial concept to the final, calibrated installation in best-in-class hospitality spaces? If so, we are looking for you! Earls Kitchen + Bar is seeking a detail-oriented Lighting Designer to join our Store Development team in Vancouver, BC. This role is responsible for the conceptualization and execution of lighting across various projects, ensuring all elements are delivered to meet Earls’ high standards. The Lighting Designer focuses on bridging the gap between lighting design and technical execution. This role requires a professional who can manage the coordination of complex building control systems, ensuring that creative vision aligns with functional requirements and brand specifications. Working closely with Project Managers, trades, and consultants, the Lighting Designer plays a key role in ensuring that all lighting projects are executed seamlessly. This collaboration is essential to maintaining the high quality of lighting across all Earls locations.

Role Responsibilities

Design & Execution

• Coordinate with external consultants to develop comprehensive lighting concepts and plans that align with project budget, goals, and technical standards.
• Utilize CAD, SketchUp, and photometric data to accurately represent lighting design needs.
• Responsible for ensuring the completion of commissioning of lighting and building control systems to Earls specifications & standards. (e.g., Lutron & Crestron).
• Responsible for attending after-hours installs and commissioning as needed for project execution to calibrate lumen level & program complex time of day schedules within the building control systems.
• Support the project team with troubleshooting technical issues.
• Accountable for the thorough review of shop drawings & submittals to ensure accurate procurement.
• Manage relationships with lighting manufacturers, suppliers & consultants.
• Coordinate with custom lighting vendors to conceptualize custom light designs.
• Develop detailed lighting & scoping plans to accurately reflect intent.
• Responsible for project documentation and administration to ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Ability to travel throughout North America in support of projects, site visits, and openings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Ownership

• Liaise with Architects, Designers, Consultants & Contractors to coordinate project needs.
• Present project work to stakeholders for approval. Provide regular project updates to leadership, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies. Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex technical data to non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor & develop designers on lighting design & technical knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of work experience in Lighting-specific roles. Hospitality design is 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 & general lighting performance (CCT, Lux & Lumen outputs).
• Proficiency in programming lighting control & dimming systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Google software & budget management tools (preference for Smartsheet).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple project timelines and equipment inventories.
• Quick thinking to resolve technical challenges during onsite installations.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience producing high-quality contract documents & construction drawings.
• Ability to travel throughout North America in support of projects, site visits, and openings.

What Does Success Look Like

• Projects are consistently delivered on time, on brief, and to a high standard.
• Lighting standards are upheld and continuously improved.
• Cross-functional teams experience strong alignment and collaboration.

Bonus Points

• A sense of humour.
• A serious passion for food - we like to eat around here (sometimes wine is involved).
• Open to personal development and growth.
• The drive to succeed and the passion to be a part of Earls growth.
• Big team player – able to be both a leader and also support those around them.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, complemented by all the perks and benefits below
• Comprehensive health care benefits effective from your first day
• A healthy lifestyle spending account to support you in living your best life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Earls 50% discount card for food and drinks at all Earls Kitchen + Bar, the Beachhouse, Birdies Eats & Drinks, LOCAL Public Eatery, and JOEY Restaurants locations
• 3 weeks vacation
• Make Life Awesome Week
• Opportunity to be a part of our partner-led Employee Resource Groups (ERG), designed to bring our greater communities together through mutual causes and shared experiences
• Flexibility with our Hybrid work from home/office model
• Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
• Office amenities include a rooftop patio, lockers, showers, a full kitchen, and collaborative workspaces
• Travel opportunities for company events, new restaurant openings, and more!
• Leadership programs with career development and opportunities for advancement
• Awards, recognitions, team-building events, and more!

Earls is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe bringing together people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities is essential to our success, and brings us closer to living our purpose to Make Life Awesome. All employment decisions inclusive of recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, and terminations are based on qualifications, competencies, and merit, without the consideration of any legally protected ground. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.