Lighting Tech Designer: Smart Controls & Shading Specialist

Visual Comfort & Co.; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Training & Development

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Competitive compensation

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Visual Comfort & Co. is seeking a Lighting Technology Designer to design, specify, and layout lighting control systems and automated shading solutions for residential projects.

You will collaborate with Design and Management teams and engage with clients to deliver precise, high-quality lighting solutions. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of project-based experience in lighting design or control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in lighting design, architecture, industrial engineer, or related discipline required.
• 3+ years of project-based residential, lighting control, fixture, or design/drafting experience required.
• Lutron or AVIXA and/or CEDIA certifications a plus; ability to successfully earn and maintain applicable professional certifications related to lighting controls, shading systems, and residential technology solutions.
• Proficient computer and drafting skills utilizing AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Acrobat, and Excel; experience with Dialux or AGI32 helpful but not required.
• Project management experience helpful but not required.
• Experience in interior design, custom home building products, luxury home furnishings, and/or lighting industry a plus.
• Keen eye for design and creativity.
• Knowledge of residential construction processes and a good understanding of construction documents.
• Experience professionally presenting solutions to customers.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, efficient, and creative system layouts and documentation for lighting, lighting control and motorized shading solutions, utilizing AutoCAD and/or other applicable design tools.
• Execute technology design plans within Visual Comfort standards, ensuring consistency and quality across both system designs and client-facing deliverables.
• Participate in and/or lead technology presentations to builders, interior designers, architects, and integrators, showcasing control and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Project Designers, and Project Management Teams across all markets to convert new customers and further develop relationships with existing Visual Comfort clients.
• Leverage deep product knowledge and system design expertise to act as a technical resource to internal team members and clients.
• Travel for client meetings, project walk-throughs, and site visits within assigned showroom and trade area markets.
• Meet established project milestones and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of all design phases.
• Work effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.

Job description

Visual Comfort & Co. is seeking a Lighting Technology Designer to design, specify, and layout lighting control systems and automated shading solutions for residential projects.

You will collaborate with Design and Management teams and engage with clients to deliver precise, high-quality lighting solutions. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of project-based experience in lighting design or control systems.