Senior Lead Lighting Designer

Jobtailor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Lighting Design Lead in Seattle to guide project teams through design and construction, ensuring schedule and budget targets are met. You will drive the lighting design direction, supervise production, and mentor junior staff across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in lighting design, strong REVIT/Adobe skills, and a track record of collaborating with architects and engineers to deliver high‑quality lighting solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years practicing lighting design or 3+ years as PAE Lighting Designer 3.
• Credential such as LC or CLD is preferred.
• Strong grasp of how light integrates with architecture and people.
• Proven professionalism and time management across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Direct design direction for large or complex lighting projects under guidance.
• Lead meetings with internal and external team members representing PAE under LUMA.
• Provide support on projects within areas of expertise.
• Develop project work plans and assign tasks to the team.
• Oversee development and production of lighting control design.
• Mentor peers and junior staff in design, production and calculations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in lighting calculations, graphics, REVIT production, and mock‑ups.
• Write lighting specs, create luminaire schedules, and conduct advanced product research.
• Proficient in technical detailing of lighting systems.
• Lead design and construction phases for projects of various sizes.
• Lead project lighting cost control and cross-trade coordination.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and site visits during construction.
• Participate in industry events to build relationships and knowledge.
• Model accountability as a project team leader and active design team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lighting design leadership

Project management

Mentoring

REVIT proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Lighting/Lighting Design

Tools

REVIT

Photoshop

InDesign

AGI

SketchUp

3ds Max/Rhino

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project team leadership and discipline management, responsible for completing the project on time and within budget
• Lead the design direction and execution of large or complex lighting design projects under the direction of the EOR/DOR
• Lead meetings with internal and external team members representing PAE under the LUMA brand
• Provide support on projects in areas of expertise
• Develop project workplans, tasks and assignments for the team
• Responsible for the development and production of the lighting control design
• Mentor peers and junior staff in design, production and calculations
• Demonstrate proficiency in lighting calculations, design communication graphics, REVIT production and mock‑ups
• Write lighting product specifications, create luminaire schedules, and conduct advanced product research
• Proficient in technical detailing of lighting systems
• Lead project design and construction phases for large, medium, and small projects of various complexities taken to completion
• Lead and direct project lighting cost control
• Responsible for cross trade coordination of lighting and lighting control systems
• Responsible for construction phase reviews of submittals and RFIs and attend site visits
• Leadership role in lighting industry organizations and events to build supporting relationships and knowledge
• Model accountability as a project team leader and integral member of the design teams in which you are involved
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• College Degree (or equivalent design related training) required, preferable in Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design or related field
• Minimum of 4 years practicing lighting design or at least 3 years as a PAE Lighting Designer 3
• Relevant professional credential (i.e. LC, CLD)
• Advanced understanding of the integration of light with architecture and people
• Consistent practice of professionalism
• Mastery in time management and organizing teams and tasks on multiple projects
• Working knowledge of and practical experience in managing project financial accounting
• Provide and is receptive to constructive critique
• Able to communicate basic and advanced design concepts to internal and external stakeholders
• Mastery of Building Information Modeling (REVIT)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (emphasis on Photoshop and InDesign), illumination calculation software (AGI), digital design modeling software (Sketchup, 3D Max, Rhino, or similar), and Bluebeam
• Develop a strong understanding of LUMA | PAE process and standards
• Microsoft Office Suite