Lighting Designer

Shive Hattery; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Shive-Hattery seeks a Lighting Designer to join our office team in the Tucson area. You will support the lighting design process from concept to completion, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to high-quality solutions for diverse projects.

The role emphasizes using AGi32 or Visual Lighting tools, 3D modeling, and coordination with architects, engineers, and designers. A related degree and strong communication are essential, with on-site or hybrid work expectations.

Qualifications

• . A bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• . Coursework, internship, or professional experience in architectural lighting design, fixture selection, photometric calculations, lighting technology.
• . Experience with lighting design software (AGi32 or Visual Lighting) and 3D modeling; Revit is a plus.
• . Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• . Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• . Effective time management, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• . Curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to learn new lighting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural lighting concepts and assist with lighting plans, layouts, sections, details, schedules, and documentation.
• Model interior and exterior spaces with AGi32/Visual Lighting, evaluate illumination, and verify criteria.
• Assist with fixture selections, cut sheets, schedules, and lighting specification packages.
• Develop lighting control zones, dimming strategies, daylighting, and occupancy-based controls.
• Support designs in line with energy codes, LEED guidance, and standards.
• Coordinate lighting with architects, engineers, and other team members to integrate with the design.
• Assist Revit modeling and visualization to study fixture placement and lighting effects.
• Support site surveys, construction observations, submittals, and fixture commissioning.

Skills

Lighting design

AGi32

Revit

3D modeling

Communication skills

Microsoft Word/Excel

Furniture/Lighting concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural/Engineering/Design

Tools

AGi32

Visual Lighting

Revit

Job description

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As a Lighting Designer with 0-3 years of experience, you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve. This opportunity is a Full-Time HOURLY position.

What You’ll Do

Work alongside senior lighting design professional and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the lighting design process, including:

• Develop architectural lighting concepts and assist with the preparation of lighting plans, layouts, sections, details, schedules, and other design documentation.
• Use AGi32 and Visual Lighting software to model interior and exterior spaces, evaluate illumination levels, and verify compliance with project criteria and applicable standards.
• Research and evaluate luminaires, light sources, drivers, controls, mounting methods, and accessories. Assist with fixture selections, cut sheets, schedules, and lighting specification packages.
• Assist with the development and documentation of lighting control zones, dimming strategies, daylighting, occupancy-based controls, and integration with building systems.
• Support lighting designs in accordance with applicable energy and building codes, local outdoor lighting requirements, LEED requirements, and Illuminating Engineering Society guidance. Review of technical design requirements and adherence to them throughout design.
• Coordinate lighting solutions with architects, interior designers, electrical engineers, Revit designers, manufacturers, and other project team members to integrate lighting with the architectural design and technical requirements of the project.
• Assist with Revit modeling and other visualization methods used to study fixture placement, architectural integration, and the effect of light within a space.
• Participate in site surveys, construction observations, fixture verification, submittal reviews, punch lists, lighting adjustments, and fixture aiming during construction and project completion.
• Assist senior lighting designers and electrical engineers with lighting-related design coordination and documentation across a variety of project types.

Requirements

You don’t need to meet every qualification to be successful in this role. If you have relevant experience, a passion for design, and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, or a related design-focused field.
• Coursework, internship, or professional experience in architectural lighting design, fixture selection, photometric calculations, architectural aesthetics, or lighting technology.
• Experience with lighting design software (e.g., AGi32 or Visual Lighting) and 3D modeling is preferred. Revit experience is a plus, along with a willingness to develop skills in lighting documentation, coordination, and visualization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective time management, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Curiosity, creativity, and an eagerness to learn new lighting technologies, design methods, and software.

What Will Make You Stand Out

You see lighting as both an artistic element of architecture and a functional building system. You understand how thoughtful lighting can:

• Complement and enhance architectural design.
• Balance aesthetics, functionality, energy efficiency, and visual comfort.
• Highlight architectural forms, materials, artwork, and other features.
• Shape the mood, character, and overall experience of a space.
• Make the luminaire itself an architectural feature or focal point when appropriate.
• Provide effective, comfortable light levels while supporting the overall design intent.

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career.

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and interests, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us design what matters to make the world a better place. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.

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