Lighting Technology Designer

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

Who we are:

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.

Who we are:

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.

Reporting directly to Technology Design Manager or Lighting Design Manager within the Systems department, the Lighting Technology Designer will collaborate with our internal Project Design, Business Development, and Project Management Teams as well as client and external design partners to design, specify, and layout lighting control systems and automated shading solutions. This role will help create more intelligent, responsive, and beautifully lit environments.

Visual Comfort Offers:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Hybrid in Showroom
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

How success is defined:

• 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.

What you will bring:

• 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.

Compensation Range: $80,000

Compensation is based on individual factors, including skill set, relevant experience, and work location

#Central

Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment‑based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).