Lighting Designer

Liaison Technology Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liaison Technology Group in Nashville, TN seeks a Lighting Designer to blend creative vision with technical precision in residential and commercial projects. You will translate design intent into detailed lighting and control documentation, selecting fixtures and materials that align with architectural goals and budgets.

Collaborate with architects, designers, and project managers to ensure alignment between drawings, schedules, and specifications, while mentoring teammates and exploring new

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of lighting design and/or specification experience.
• Proficiency in lighting design and documentation software.
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings and construction methods.
• Experience with modern lighting technologies and control systems.
• Working knowledge of Lutron lighting controls.
• Strong visual, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop lighting designs and coordinated specifications for residential and commercial projects.
• Translate design intent into detailed lighting and lighting control documentation.
• Select fixtures, controls, and materials that align with architectural vision, performance goals, and budget.
• Prepare detailed lighting specifications with minimal supervision.
• Partner with designers, architects, and project managers to ensure alignment between drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Assist in compiling outline and final specifications across project phases.
• Coordinate specifications with consultants, agencies, and internal project teams.
• Review and respond to submittals, substitutions, and shop drawings to ensure design integrity.
• Maintain working knowledge of lighting technologies, fixtures, and control systems.
• Provide guidance on lighting control strategies, dimming, scenes, and system capabilities.
• Support troubleshooting and design refinement for both simple and complex lighting systems.
• Evaluate contractor change orders related to lighting design.
• Research and recommend new lighting products, materials, and emerging technologies.
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and best practices.
• Mentor team members on lighting design standards, documentation, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve design and specification processes, including software and tools.

Skills

Lighting design

Documentation

Architectural drawings

Communication skills

Education

Lighting certifications (LC/IALD/CLD/NCQLP)

Tools

Lutron controls

Crestron controls

Control4 systems

Job description

Lighting Designer

Liaison Technology Group www.liaisontechgroup.com

Location: Nashville, TN or Ft. Myers, FL

About the Role

Liaison Technology Group designs lighting and control systems that elevate how people experience their homes and workplaces. We are seeking a Lighting Designer who blends creative vision with technical precision—someone who understands how lighting impacts mood, function, and architecture, and can translate that vision into well-coordinated specifications.

This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys collaborating with architects and project teams, refining details, and growing into expanded responsibility and leadership within lighting and control design.

Responsibilities:

Lighting Design & Specification

• Develop lighting designs and coordinated specifications for residential and commercial projects
• Translate design intent into detailed lighting and lighting control documentation
• Select fixtures, controls, and materials that align with architectural vision, performance goals, and budget
• Prepare detailed lighting specifications with minimal supervision

Design Collaboration

• Partner with designers, architects, and project managers to ensure alignment between drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Assist in compiling outline and final specifications across project phases
• Coordinate specifications with consultants, agencies, and internal project teams
• Review and respond to submittals, substitutions, and shop drawings to ensure design integrity

Technical & Creative Support

• Maintain working knowledge of lighting technologies, fixtures, and control systems
• Provide guidance on lighting control strategies, dimming, scenes, and system capabilities
• Support troubleshooting and design refinement for both simple and complex lighting systems
• Evaluate contractor change orders related to lighting design

Design Leadership & Growth

• Research and recommend new lighting products, materials, and emerging technologies
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and best practices
• Mentor team members on lighting design standards, documentation, and workflows
• Identify opportunities to improve design and specification processes, including software and tools

Qualifications:

• 1–3+ years of lighting design and/or specification experience
• Proficiency in lighting design and documentation software
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings and construction methods
• Experience with modern lighting technologies and control systems
• Working knowledge of Lutron lighting controls
• Strong visual, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Preferred Qualifications

• Lighting industry certifications such as LC (Lighting Certified), IALD, CLD, or NCQLP
• Knowledge of Crestron, Lutron, or Control 4 Systems
• Experience designing lighting for high-end residential or commercial environments
• Familiarity with sustainability, energy codes, and performance-driven design

Why Liaison

• Creative, collaborative design culture
• Opportunity to shape lighting experiences that truly wow clients
• Clear growth path in responsibility, influence, and compensation
• Projects that value thoughtful design—not cookie-cutter solutions

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.