Designer (Lighting)

Alfa Tech Cambridge Group; Monrovia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AlfaTech Cambridge Group is seeking a Lighting Designer to join our team in Monrovia, CA. You will proactively shape lighting concepts for diverse projects, from large commercial to high-end residential spaces, integrating technical needs with architectural intent.

You will build lighting plans, stay current with new technologies, and help tell the story of design through visuals and narratives. Strong collaboration, client engagement, and a hands-on, learning mindset are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related lighting, architecture or interior design field.
• Proficiency in lighting design software such as AGi32, Revit and Rhino.
• Experience with InDesign and Excel for project management and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a diverse lighting design portfolio.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and adaptability to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior designers to develop lighting concepts and designs.
• Build detailed lighting plans, layouts, and specifications tailored to projects.
• Stay updated on advancements in lighting technologies and trends.
• Tell the story of lighting concepts through graphics and narration.
• Collaborate with wider design teams to integrate lighting into project plans.
• Interface with architecture, interior design, and MEP disciplines as needed.
• Engage with clients to refine concepts and exceed expectations.
• Support field teams to realize the lighting design on site.
• Participate in site walkthroughs and project team meetings.

Skills

Lighting design

Portfolio

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical or related field

Tools

AGi32

Autodesk Revit

Rhino

ALFA

Bluebeam

Photoshop

Climate Studio

Grasshopper

InDesign

Excel

Job description

Designer, Lighting

About Us

At AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting engineering firm, we provide thoughtful engineering design that is technologically forward thinking, innovative, and environmentally conscious, ensuring that our contribution to our built environment is flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve.

If you have a passion for lighting design and innovation, are meticulous and thrive on challenges, and if you have a keen aspiration to deliver exceptional lighting solutions across diverse project types, then AlfaTech is the place for you.

Job Summary

As a valued member of our Lighting Designer team, you will play a crucial role in proactively considering and planning for engineering aspects in your lighting design, and anticipating the requirements and constraints the engineer will need to address for lighting designs across a wide spectrum of projects, including large commercial spaces, multifamily developments, high-end residential properties, healthcare facilities, hospitality, higher education institutions, as well as museums and galleries.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with senior designers and principals to develop creative lighting concepts and designs for a range of projects.
• Build detailed lighting plans, layouts, and specifications tailored to project requirements.
• Apply valuable insights by staying updated on advancements in lighting technologies, products, and design trends.
• Illustrate your passion for your role by harnessing both graphic and spoken media to create interest and excitement in your designs through story telling.
• Collaborate with the wider design teams to seamlessly integrate lighting concepts into overall project plans.
• Liaise seamlessly with all disciplines interfacing with the design team such as architecture, interior design, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing requirements.
• Engage with our clients to refine lighting concepts and develop solutions which exceed their expectations.
• Work with the construction and field teams to facilitate the execution of the lighting concepts, thereby ensuring the successful realization of the design.
• Be an active participant of construction site walkthroughs and project team meetings.
• Actively participate in relevant industry events such as product exhibitions, educational seminars, design awards, and other professional gatherings that support continued learning and industry engagement.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned.

This is meant to summarize the role's responsibilities and provide some information and structure. At AlfaTech we encourage our staff to think outside the box and explore opportunities beyond the confines of one's stated responsibilities to bring new thoughts, ideas, and innovations to our company.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in lighting design, with a proven portfolio in diverse project environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical or a related field.
• Proficiency in lighting design software such as AGi32, Autodesk Revit, Rhinoceros, ALFA, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Climate Studio, Grasshopper, Bluebeam, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Familiarity with project management tools: InDesign, Excel.
• A strong collaborator.
• Excellent visual and spatial awareness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and design trends.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations related to lighting design, and basic knowledge of electrical systems.

Essential Requirements

• Experience with sustainable and energy-efficient lighting practices.
• Experience using Revit and AGi32 required.

Salary Range

This is a hybrid role. It is anticipated that the working days in the office will be done at our Monrovia, CA office. The expected salary range for candidates who will work in Monrovia, CA is $75,000 - $80,000. The final offer to our new team member will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the length, breadth, and depth of experience within the job and the industry, education, etc. ATCE is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.