Lighting Designer & Project Coordinator

HLB Lighting Design; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design is seeking a versatile designer with a 70% design focus and 30% project management role. You’ll support project teams, manage client expectations, and contribute to a collaborative firm dedicated to artistry, legacy, and energy‑efficient lighting design.

Join an internationally recognized practice offering opportunities to work on high‑quality interior and exterior lighting projects, with a strong emphasis on design excellence and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Lighting Design or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience.
• LC or related lighting design certification or in progress.
• LEED BD+C or pursuing.
• IALD Associate level or higher or pursuing.
• Participation in local industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Use critical thinking and discretion in assessing project needs and communicate to the project manager.
• Familiarize with reviewing monthly fee drafts with Project Manager/Associate/Principal.
• Understand how to apply authorized scope of work to tasks and meet deadlines.
• Assist in managing agendas, meeting minutes, and regular project status communications.
• Work independently on scopes such as calculations or documentation.
• Support the team to produce work efficiently and profitably.
• Develop good client relationships.
• Enhance HLB’s value to the client and promote the firm.
• Use communication tools to manage client expectations.
• Interface among principals, design/technical staff, and business team as needed.

Skills

Excellent Organizational skills

Proven technical skills

Oral and written skills

Ability to prioritize / time

Self-motivated and self-directed

Team player

Motivator

Dependable

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Lighting Design or Architectural Engineering or Architecture or Interior Design or Theatrical Lighting or related education and experience

2 to 4 years’ experience

Certification in Lighting Design (e.g. LC) or related field

LEED BD+C or pursuing it

IALD Associate level or above or pursuing

Participation in industry related professional organizations locally

Tools

Revit

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Rhino

Grasshopper

Diva

Daysim

Ecotect

Radiance

Elum Tools

Vision

Job description

Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design is seeking a versatile designer with a 70% design focus and 30% project management role. You’ll support project teams, manage client expectations, and contribute to a collaborative firm dedicated to artistry, legacy, and energy‑efficient lighting design.

Join an internationally recognized practice offering opportunities to work on high‑quality interior and exterior lighting projects, with a strong emphasis on design excellence and professional development.