Graduate Lighting Designer - Shape Sustainable Spaces

Arup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup, a global design and engineering consultancy, invites graduates to join its Early Careers lighting team in San Francisco. You will develop concepts for lighting projects, run daylighting and photometric calculations, and model in 3-D and 2-D formats.

You’ll also craft visual materials in Photoshop and collaborate across disciplines on BIM projects. You will build a portfolio, gain vendor insights, and contribute to reports while learning from senior designers and partners in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong interest in architectural lighting design and daylighting.
• Fundamentals of photometrics, and light source types.
• 3D modelling in Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit and/or SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and strategies for lighting projects with senior team members.
• Perform lighting calculations (Electrical and Daylighting).
• Produce lighting modelling in 3-D and 2-D formats.
• Create visual materials in Photoshop and Adobe Suite.
• Prepare reports and write project documentation.
• Work on projects using Revit and BIM.
• Support meetings and coordinate with architects and other disciplines.
• Engage with vendors to learn about new lighting topics.

Skills

Lighting design

3D modeling

Communication

Portfolio

Interpersonal skills

Python

C++

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Building Science, Theatre design

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Photoshop/Adobe Suite

AGI-32

Dialux

Radiance

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Arup, a global design and engineering consultancy, invites graduates to join its Early Careers lighting team in San Francisco. You will develop concepts for lighting projects, run daylighting and photometric calculations, and model in 3-D and 2-D formats.

You’ll also craft visual materials in Photoshop and collaborate across disciplines on BIM projects. You will build a portfolio, gain vendor insights, and contribute to reports while learning from senior designers and partners in a supportive,