Lighting Designer

CMTA, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match up to 4%

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible time off policy

Reimbursement for business travel

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. is seeking a Lighting Designer to join their team in El Segundo, California. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interior Design, or Architectural Design and 2–5 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing documentation, testing designs, and creating innovative lighting concepts while proficiently using Revit and AGI software.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $88,000 and eligibility for bonuses. A comprehensive benefits package is also available, including health coverage, 401(k) with company match, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on lighting design experience.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team through all project phases.
• Prepare documentation and test designs.
• Contribute creative lighting concepts.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Knowledge of AGI software

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD skills

Strong portfolio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design

Tools

Revit

AGI

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Position Overview

Lighting Designer – CMTA Lighting, a Business Unit of CMTA. The role requires recent architectural lighting design training or lighting‑adjacent design training (interior, architecture, landscape architecture, theatrical lighting) and 2–3 years of professional lighting experience. Candidates should be proficient in Revit and AGI.

Role Responsibilities

As a Lighting Designer you will support the design team through all project phases, prepare documentation, test and validate designs, and contribute creative lighting concepts.

• Prepare clear and dynamically illustrated lighting design presentations.
• Develop innovative lighting concepts and designs that meet client requirements.
• Document and detail designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite to produce detailed lighting plans and project documentation.
• Model and test designs photometrically with AGI.
• Build mock‑ups to evaluate lighting conditions and material performance.
• Conduct on‑site evaluations to assess existing lighting and recommend improvements.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices.

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design is required.

• 2–5 years of hands‑on lighting design experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and AGI software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of architectural detail related to lighting.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative application of light.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Salary

$72,000 – $88,000 (base salary). This role is bonus eligible.

Benefits Overview

CMTA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and accident & illness coverage.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D with available voluntary additional coverage.
• Flexible time off policy with company holidays.
• Reimbursement for business travel and related expenses.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations during the application or interview process should contact the recruiter with the job