LIGHTWORKS
We are an Electrical Contracting and Integration firm seeking an experienced Lighting Design professional with a fun positive attitude to join our growing team!
The purpose of this position is to act as an ambassador for LIGHTWORKS with the A|D Community and create qualified leads for our Design | Build services through Lighting Design and Specification.
You will have the opportunity to work on high-end residential properties from downtown Hi‑Rise to waterfront La Jolla & Del Mar to Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe with the best builders and design professionals in San Diego. We also do select boutique commercial projects such as restaurant, retail and office environments.
Benefits
401(k)
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Initial lead generated from Architect, Builder or Interior Designer
Discovery meeting with client to present LIGHTWORKS and understand client needs for the project
Proposal for Design & Specification services written and presented
Discovery & Budgeting
Electrical / Lighting & Lighting Control budget established
Design and specification
Lighting control design
Documentation
Construction liaison as necessary
Additional Responsibilities
Manage, direct & mentor support staff for CAD Documentation and specification work
Provide A|D Support through regular visits to our design partners. Help support their practices by introducing new products and applications as well as host lunch and learns. Promote paid design & specification services with our design partners.
Visit jobsites to verify installations and solve issues
Interact with Field Employees as well as General Contractors and Superintendents
Have other duties as assigned
Required Experience & Attributes
Creative and keen eye for design & architecture
Curious and solutions driven
Proficiency in AutoCAD & Revit, Sketchup, AGI32 / Dialux, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), MS Office Outlook Word & Excel, Google Drive programs
Well organized, able to work collaboratively, can multi-task, strong communicator and self‑motivated under minimal supervision
Enjoys education and mentoring others in the team
3+ years minimum experience as a Lighting Designer (High End Residential focus preferred)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Interior Design, Lighting Design, and/or Architecture (preferred but not required)
Experienced with professionally presenting solutions to customers
Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times
Physically able to walk construction sites, climb 5’ ladder, stand for 3 hrs, lift 40 lbs, reliable transportation (mileage for field work reimbursed)
This position will be a salaried position with benefits. Compensation commensurate to experience.
General hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday with 1 to 2 client evening appointments per month.
Application Process
Please submit resume and portfolio in PDF format.
NO phone calls about this position.
Background / drug check will be required.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LIGHTWORKS by 2x.
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The purpose of this position is to act as an ambassador for LIGHTWORKS with the A|D Community and create qualified leads for our Design | Build services through Lighting Design and Specification.
You will have the opportunity to work on high-end residential properties from downtown Hi‑Rise to waterfront La Jolla & Del Mar to Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe with the best builders and design professionals in San Diego. We also do select boutique commercial projects such as restaurant, retail and office environments.
Benefits
401(k)
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Initial lead generated from Architect, Builder or Interior Designer
Discovery meeting with client to present LIGHTWORKS and understand client needs for the project
Proposal for Design & Specification services written and presented
Discovery & Budgeting
Electrical / Lighting & Lighting Control budget established
Design and specification
Lighting control design
Documentation
Construction liaison as necessary
Additional Responsibilities
Manage, direct & mentor support staff for CAD Documentation and specification work
Provide A|D Support through regular visits to our design partners. Help support their practices by introducing new products and applications as well as host lunch and learns. Promote paid design & specification services with our design partners.
Visit jobsites to verify installations and solve issues
Interact with Field Employees as well as General Contractors and Superintendents
Have other duties as assigned
Required Experience & Attributes
Creative and keen eye for design & architecture
Curious and solutions driven
Proficiency in AutoCAD & Revit, Sketchup, AGI32 / Dialux, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), MS Office Outlook Word & Excel, Google Drive programs
Well organized, able to work collaboratively, can multi-task, strong communicator and self‑motivated under minimal supervision
Enjoys education and mentoring others in the team
3+ years minimum experience as a Lighting Designer (High End Residential focus preferred)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Interior Design, Lighting Design, and/or Architecture (preferred but not required)
Experienced with professionally presenting solutions to customers
Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times
Physically able to walk construction sites, climb 5’ ladder, stand for 3 hrs, lift 40 lbs, reliable transportation (mileage for field work reimbursed)
This position will be a salaried position with benefits. Compensation commensurate to experience.
General hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday with 1 to 2 client evening appointments per month.
Application Process
Please submit resume and portfolio in PDF format.
NO phone calls about this position.
Background / drug check will be required.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LIGHTWORKS by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr