Entry-Level Lighting Designer — Hybrid/Remote

dbHMS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

dbHMS is seeking an Entry Level Lighting Designer in Chicago to support lighting system design for various projects. You will work with senior designers and engineers to develop designs that meet visual comfort, aesthetics, and efficiency goals.

The role involves preparing studies, reports, and drawings, plus coordinating with clients, architects, and MEP teams. A BS in Architecture/Interior Design/Lighting Design and strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: B.S degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Lighting Design.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Having an understanding and feel for interior design and finishes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and select lighting from appropriate sources.
• Ability to support aesthetically pleasing designs with technically competent analysis.
• Produce architectural drawings using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Model photometric and energy compliance software relevant to lighting design including AGI32 and COMcheck.
• Create building mock-ups or prototype models.
• Assisting senior designers and project managers to provide excellent lighting design services to clients.
• Support design projects with creative thinking, design research, and project documentation.
• Read and understand construction documents, floor plans, specifications and equipment details.
• Attend external meetings to obtain design input and ensure that all facets of the project are correctly coordinated.
• Help review submittals of equipment for compliance with the contract documents.

Skills

Lighting fundamentals

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Design concepts

Education

B.S. in Architecture / Interior Design / Lighting Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

AGI32

COMcheck

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

dbHMS is seeking an Entry Level Lighting Designer in Chicago to support lighting system design for various projects. You will work with senior designers and engineers to develop designs that meet visual comfort, aesthetics, and efficiency goals.

The role involves preparing studies, reports, and drawings, plus coordinating with clients, architects, and MEP teams. A BS in Architecture/Interior Design/Lighting Design and strong MS Office skills are required.