Lighting Designer

Shive-Hattery; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Shive-Hattery is seeking a Lighting Designer with 0-3 years of experience to support lighting design from concept through completion in a full-time hourly role. The position emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and seamless integration with architectural projects.

You will work on developing lighting concepts, modeling spaces with AGi32, evaluating illumination levels, and assisting with fixture selections while ensuring energy efficiency and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Fine Arts or related field.
• Coursework, internship, or experience in architectural lighting design or photometrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural lighting concepts and assist with lighting plans and details.
• Model interior/exterior spaces using AGi32 and Visual Lighting to verify illumination levels.
• Assist with fixture selections, cut sheets, schedules and lighting specs.
• Develop lighting control zones and dimming strategies; integrate with building systems.
• Coordinate lighting solutions with architects, designers, engineers and fabricators.

Skills

Lighting design

Team collaboration

Communication

Photometric calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a design-related field

Tools

AGi32

Visual Lighting

Revit

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Let's Do great things-Together

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

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.