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SJ Lighting, Inc.

Project Assistant

SJ Lighting, Inc., Westlake Village, California, United States, 91361

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SJ Lighting is seeking a project assistant who appreciates and enjoys the challenges, responsibilities, and pleasures of working with a small, tightly knit team of passionate and committed people to accomplish extraordinary things.

Responsibilities As a project assistant you will be responsible for working with the project lead designer to coordinate and deliver design documentation, assist with bidding and procurement of lighting equipment, and perform onsite commissioning of control systems. The project assistant will be working exclusively on permanent installations in fields such as, but not limited to, nightlife/nightclubs, pool decks, restaurants, theaters, and other hospitality related venues. The work primarily consists of internal design concept development, CAD drafting/asset management, procurement tracking, and lighting controls programming. The role of project assistant can also include design rendering and/or client management if the skillset exists. Periodic travel (domestic and international) will be required as a project reaches completion. This position is full time, junior-level, and requires in office work from our Westlake Village, CA location.

Requirements

Proficiency in Vectorworks

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Basic understanding of DMX lighting control systems and network topology

Basic understanding of production lighting equipment including rigging/attachment methods

Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings (lighting plots, ground plans, RCPs, sections)

Ability to manage a budget during design process

Ability to quickly communicate design concepts with hand sketches

Fundamental knowledge of lighting design concepts (color temperature, lighting angles, moving light functions)

BFA/BA degree with a focus in Lighting Design, Stage Management, Production Management, Theatre Technology, Architectural Lighting, or related fields

Must have a valid driver’s license

Must have a valid passport

Travel domestically or internationally up to 20% of the year

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

3D modeling in Rhino, Sketchup, or similar

Familiarity with commercial architectural design process

Jobsite experience with construction contractors

SJ Lighting is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary commensurate with experience.

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