Lighting Designer Job at Tucci Lighting in San Francisco

To Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to michael@tuccilighting.com

Applicants submitted only via Linkedin will not be accepted

Company

Tucci Lighting is a premier lighting design agency looking for a Designer to join our San Francisco studio. We are a compact team that believes light as a medium allows for support and enhancement of spaces in meaningful ways. We view collaboration as a way to harness the expertise required to succeed at each individual project. 

Job Description

We are looking for an analytical and innovative individual who is inherently passionate about lighting design. The Lighting Designer will bring a balance of creative vision and technical expertise to carry out Tucci Lighting’s design vision. You will work closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, and consultants to deliver integrated, sustainable, and innovative lighting designs. The successful candidate has a strong familiarity with drawing production, specification writing, detailing, calculations, presentations and renderings. Ability to demonstrate an innovative thought process and illustrate lighting design concepts is essential.

Responsibilities

Create designs and documentation from concept through construction administration under the direction of the Senior Designer(s) / Project Managers

• Produce AutoCAD and/or Revit drawings for a variety of projects and sizes
• Custom detail development through procurement of samples and in-person mockups
• Perform lighting calculations in AGi32
• Documentation of deliverable sets (drawings, specifications, cutsheets, etc)
• Lighting control design (Lutron Homeworks or equivalent)
• Prepare Client presentations and renderings
• Take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assignments

Manage day-to-day project functions; no task is above or below you

• Accurately track project and non-billable time in Harvest software
• Attend design meetings, site visits, and focusing appointments at project completion, often after hours
• Update and maintain the sample library
• Maintain an hourly billable percentage of 85% or higher weekly

Promote clear, efficient communication among team, clients, and partners

• Maintain professional client communication
• Interface with local sales representatives for current lighting equipment
• Monitor Asana, track upcoming deadlines for respective projects
• Communicate workload and personal bandwidth clearly to project managers

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam, Adobe CS Suite, Microsoft Office, Pages, and working knowledge of AGi32 (required)
• Degree in Architectural Lighting Design, Architecture or Interior Design; or equivalent combination of education or experience
• 3-5 years of experience in the field of lighting design or equivalent
• Detail-oriented, team-first attitude
• Motivated to work both collaboratively and alone
• Ability to explain complex ideas in simple, practical terms

Pay Range and Hours  

• Salary $80-95k commensurate with experience
• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week plus
• This is a hybrid position - part-time in office, part-time remote
• Availability when working remotely must be M-F 9 am-6 pm PDT

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with matching 
• New Child Bonding Time