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Architectural Lighting Visualization Manager
Location: Miami, FL, US
Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 annually
About the Company Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design (HLB) is an internationally recognized design firm focused on architectural lighting for interior and exterior environments. We are inspired by the artistry of light and its impact on the natural and architectural environment. We infuse our core values of artistry, legacy, curiosity, balance, and integrity into every project.
Description We look for individuals who are inspired by our values, who seek to learn and in turn teach others, who respect, value, and promote the integrity of our work, who care about the impact we make in people’s lives, and who are responsive to our ever‑changing world.
The Architectural Lighting Visualization Manager is a purpose‑driven leader responsible for establishing firm‑wide visualization standards and driving creative innovation in the visual expression of architectural lighting storytelling. This role is pivotal in shaping the firm’s visual language, enhancing design and technology integration, and elevating the impact of luminous storytelling across all platforms.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Collaborate with firm leadership to understand diverse visualization needs and recommend appropriate hardware, software, and human resources.
Oversee production of high‑quality sketches, diagrams, renderings, animations, and interactive presentations.
Team Building & Mentorship:
Assemble and mentor a visual artists team fostering innovation and excellence.
Develop and deliver engaging training to promote consistent application of visualization standards.
Foster continuous improvement through workshops and engagement initiatives.
Visualization Tasks:
Collaborate with designers to create mood studies, diagrams, sketches, renderings, and visual assets aligned with lighting strategies and HLB brand standards.
Develop rapid concept visuals during early design phases and iterate in feedback cycles.
Refine composition, lighting balance, material texture, and post‑production aesthetics.
Keep current with latest rendering and lighting software, refining workflows.
Explore emerging visualization technologies and techniques.
Support competitiveness by enhancing visual storytelling for national and international collaborations and market expansion.
Requirements
Strong knowledge of architectural and lighting visualization programs and a creative eye for luminous storytelling.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and management skills; ability to multi‑task across projects and teams, meeting deadlines.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency with CAD and BIM modeling software such as Rhino, Revit, 3DS Max, SketchUp for scene setup.
Proficiency with rendering software such as Enscape, V‑Ray, Corona Renderer, Lumion, Twinmotion, and Unreal Engine.
Familiarity with photometrically‑accurate lighting modeling software (IES profiles, ElumTools, Dialux, ClimateStudio, AGi32).
Familiarity with AI diffusion models (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway ML, Krea).
Familiarity with advanced material creation software (Adobe Substance Designer, Quixel Megascans).
Prior or analogous work with lighting or architecture studios.
Strong portfolio of innovative, cohesive visual work.
Passion for design, storytelling, and pushing creative boundaries.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, lighting design, visualization, or related fields.
3–5+ years of visualization experience, ideally in architectural or architectural lighting environments.
Compensation
$90,000 to $130,000.
Final agreed compensation is based on cost of living, individual education, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits Medical, dental & vision plans; flexible spending account; 401(k) plans; life & AD&D insurance; short/long‑term disability plans; holidays; paid time off.
Summary HLB is an internationally recognized design firm focused on architectural lighting, including electric lighting and daylighting, for interior and exterior environments. We are inspired by the artistry of light and its impact on the natural and architectural environment. We infuse our core values into every project and thrive on projects that engage us conceptually and challenge us technically. We seek to enhance our clients’ experiences, create a legacy of design that respects the environment, and promote a better future. Our services are customized to provide the best lighted environments to meet our clients’ needs. HLB is a collaborative firm valuing flexibility and work/life balance, with dynamic people whose enthusiasm for what we do infuses both their professional and personal lives. We are driven by an experienced team rewarded for originality, commitment, and leadership. Our principals are engaged in every project from concept to commissioning to ensure client needs are realized. Our designers work closely with owners and architectural teams to optimize the integration of natural and electric lighting for energy‑effective designs of the highest excellence.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed (which includes religious dress and grooming practices), color, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, familial and marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, domestic victim status, caregiver status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Senior Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Architecture and Planning
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Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 annually
About the Company Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design (HLB) is an internationally recognized design firm focused on architectural lighting for interior and exterior environments. We are inspired by the artistry of light and its impact on the natural and architectural environment. We infuse our core values of artistry, legacy, curiosity, balance, and integrity into every project.
Description We look for individuals who are inspired by our values, who seek to learn and in turn teach others, who respect, value, and promote the integrity of our work, who care about the impact we make in people’s lives, and who are responsive to our ever‑changing world.
The Architectural Lighting Visualization Manager is a purpose‑driven leader responsible for establishing firm‑wide visualization standards and driving creative innovation in the visual expression of architectural lighting storytelling. This role is pivotal in shaping the firm’s visual language, enhancing design and technology integration, and elevating the impact of luminous storytelling across all platforms.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Collaborate with firm leadership to understand diverse visualization needs and recommend appropriate hardware, software, and human resources.
Oversee production of high‑quality sketches, diagrams, renderings, animations, and interactive presentations.
Team Building & Mentorship:
Assemble and mentor a visual artists team fostering innovation and excellence.
Develop and deliver engaging training to promote consistent application of visualization standards.
Foster continuous improvement through workshops and engagement initiatives.
Visualization Tasks:
Collaborate with designers to create mood studies, diagrams, sketches, renderings, and visual assets aligned with lighting strategies and HLB brand standards.
Develop rapid concept visuals during early design phases and iterate in feedback cycles.
Refine composition, lighting balance, material texture, and post‑production aesthetics.
Keep current with latest rendering and lighting software, refining workflows.
Explore emerging visualization technologies and techniques.
Support competitiveness by enhancing visual storytelling for national and international collaborations and market expansion.
Requirements
Strong knowledge of architectural and lighting visualization programs and a creative eye for luminous storytelling.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and management skills; ability to multi‑task across projects and teams, meeting deadlines.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, After Effects) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency with CAD and BIM modeling software such as Rhino, Revit, 3DS Max, SketchUp for scene setup.
Proficiency with rendering software such as Enscape, V‑Ray, Corona Renderer, Lumion, Twinmotion, and Unreal Engine.
Familiarity with photometrically‑accurate lighting modeling software (IES profiles, ElumTools, Dialux, ClimateStudio, AGi32).
Familiarity with AI diffusion models (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway ML, Krea).
Familiarity with advanced material creation software (Adobe Substance Designer, Quixel Megascans).
Prior or analogous work with lighting or architecture studios.
Strong portfolio of innovative, cohesive visual work.
Passion for design, storytelling, and pushing creative boundaries.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, lighting design, visualization, or related fields.
3–5+ years of visualization experience, ideally in architectural or architectural lighting environments.
Compensation
$90,000 to $130,000.
Final agreed compensation is based on cost of living, individual education, qualifications, and experience.
Benefits Medical, dental & vision plans; flexible spending account; 401(k) plans; life & AD&D insurance; short/long‑term disability plans; holidays; paid time off.
Summary HLB is an internationally recognized design firm focused on architectural lighting, including electric lighting and daylighting, for interior and exterior environments. We are inspired by the artistry of light and its impact on the natural and architectural environment. We infuse our core values into every project and thrive on projects that engage us conceptually and challenge us technically. We seek to enhance our clients’ experiences, create a legacy of design that respects the environment, and promote a better future. Our services are customized to provide the best lighted environments to meet our clients’ needs. HLB is a collaborative firm valuing flexibility and work/life balance, with dynamic people whose enthusiasm for what we do infuses both their professional and personal lives. We are driven by an experienced team rewarded for originality, commitment, and leadership. Our principals are engaged in every project from concept to commissioning to ensure client needs are realized. Our designers work closely with owners and architectural teams to optimize the integration of natural and electric lighting for energy‑effective designs of the highest excellence.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed (which includes religious dress and grooming practices), color, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, familial and marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, domestic victim status, caregiver status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Senior Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Architecture and Planning
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