Lighting Designer

Recruiting USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) with match

Certification training

Company vehicle

Laptop

Cellphone provided

Job summary

Recruiting USA is seeking an experienced Lighting Designer for high-end residential projects. You will design, specify, coordinate, test, and manage lighting fixtures within integrated systems, collaborating with Project Managers.

The role requires 4+ years in a similar setting, a relevant degree (LC a plus), and proficiency with Excel and light control systems. A full-time position with a company vehicle and full benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Four or more years in a similar role with high-end residential lighting experience.
• Degree in lighting design, architecture, interior design, or electrical engineering; LC a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with control systems (Lutron/Crestron/Savant).

Responsibilities

• Review fixture specs and plans to capture electrical and physical details for integration.
• Create load, linear, and control schedules and specification packages.
• Produce CAD docs: reflected ceiling plans, layouts, elevations, wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and test logistics for fixtures.
• Aid procurement by quotes, samples, and logistics management.
• Participate in project validation and commissioning closeout.
• Focus on site installation with project programmer and external firms.

Skills

Electrical understanding

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Lighting design degree

LC certification (plus)

Tools

Excel

Lutron

Crestron

Savant

Job description

Our company is expanding into architectural lighting design and fixture specification for high-end residential projects, and we're hiring an experienced Lighting Designer to design, specify, coordinate, test, and manage the logistics of lighting fixtures. Our typical client may not need or want a major architectural lighting design firm, but still wants a thoughtful, coordinated lighting plan that goes well beyond a basic reflected ceiling plan and integrates seamlessly with the technology we're known for. This role works alongside our Project Managers.

Pay: $80,000–$120,000/year, commensurate with experience. Full-time, salaried, with a company vehicle, laptop, and cellphone provided.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Review external fixture specifications and architectural plans to capture the electrical and physical details required to integrate lighting into our systems and documentation.
• Create key project documents including load schedules, linear schedules, control schedules, and specification packages.
• Produce CAD documents such as reflected ceiling plans, lighting layouts, elevations, wiring plans, and wiring diagrams, coordinated with other disciplines such as audio and video hardware where needed.
• Help expand and refine our process for delivering this growing scope of work.
• Review new products and materials to stay current with the technology, and create and review mockups as projects require.
• Assist with procurement by requesting quotes, reviewing samples, and managing the logistics of lighting materials we provide.
• Participate in project validation and closeout at commissioning.
• Focus fixtures and program lighting systems on site, working alongside our project programmer and any external lighting design firms.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Four or more years of experience in a similar role, with high-end residential lighting design and a strong understanding of industry documentation standards and technology.
• Electrical and electronics comprehension.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel.
• Knowledge of Lutron, Crestron, Savant, or similar home control systems is desired but not required.
• Enthusiasm for technology and the evolving complexity of integration, and an interest in pushing the boundaries of what it can do.
• A design-oriented but practical approach, with the resourcefulness and curiosity to solve problems as they arise.
• Degree in lighting design, architecture, interior design, or electrical engineering, or equivalent practical experience; lighting certification such as the LC is a plus.
• Ability to work on ladders at heights on project sites.
• A valid U.S. driver's license.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Health insurance, with optional dental and vision.
• Life insurance and employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Company-sponsored certification training and professional development.
• Company vehicle, laptop, and cellphone provided.