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Focus Lighting, an award-winning architectural lighting design firm based in New York City, has an immediate opening for a full-time Junior Lighting Designer. This is an extraordinary opportunity for candidates who are intelligent, energetic, and creative, and who are eager to contribute to the creation of world-class architectural projects (see some of our work at www.focuslighting.com).

Basic Requirements:

-Four year degree required.
-Theatrical Design, Architecture or Interior Design degree preferred
-Excellent communication and organizational skills, with an eye for detail.
-Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and function well under pressure.
-Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop is required.
-Experience with MS Office is a plus.
-General creative abilities, capable of working independently.
-General technical skills, with the ability to pick up new technologies easily.

Our office is located in Harlem and is a busy, yet very creative, exciting, and friendly environment. This is an office-based position, but local and domestic travel may be required. Benefits are provided, including paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, and 401(k). The salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $62,500 per year.

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter (with salary requirements) to careers@focuslighting.com, and indicate "Junior Lighting Designer" and your name in the subject line.

Montreal

About the job
Assistant Lighting Designer and Project Manager, Lighting
New Production

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group relies on an ever more creative and collaborative approach to work in order to constantly push back the limits of the imagination!

Main Responsibilities
- Support the Lighting Designer in developing the lighting concept for the show
- Work closely with members of the Creation and Production teams
- Actively coordinate the creative and technical requirements of the show
- Create, update, and communicate plans, lists of equipment, effects and colours, and any other documents relating to lighting design and installation to the individuals concerned, throughout the show creation process
- Draft and correct lighting specifications
- Organize and participate in lighting equipment demonstrations, testing sessions and workshops
- Prepare lighting project schedules and budgets, and monitor them closely
- Attend and participate in all production and creative meetings, as required
- Supervise the installation and proper use of purchased or manufactured lighting equipment
- Attend rehearsals in the studio or on stage
- Draft and gather technical documentation, user manuals and inspection procedures for the elements under your responsibility, in accordance with the expectations of the Production and Operations teams and with Cirque du Soleil standards
- Organize Technical training for the Operations Lighting department
- Perform all other related tasks as requested by the Technical Director.

For Job: https://tinyurl.com/y3njynsz

Mankato

About Isg
ISG 100% owned by our employees! ISG's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows for broader ownership, the ability to be directly connected to performance, and our culture of accountability and opportunism is amplified. Put simply, everyone works hard = everyone benefits, not just an elite group.

ISG's growth and sustainability are based on the unwavering belief that we need to grow for the betterment of our people and firm. They are entrepreneurial. ISG believe in having the right people onboard and being disciplined during good times and when faced with new challenges. And most importantly, ISG foster growth through positive mentorship and progressive ideas that lead to strategic, contextual based decisions. They believe that this unwavering commitment to our culture, clients, and dynamic qualities translates to better services for partners, and that it will continue to guide ISG's future.

Essential Duties

Conceptualization and Design
- Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and engineers to understand project goals and requirements
- Develop lighting concepts that enhance aesthetics, functionality, and user experience
- Create lighting plans, layouts and visualizations using software tools, like AutoCAD and Revit
- Proficient with lighting calculation software (Agi32, IllumTools, or similar)

Technical Expertise
- Understand lighting equipment, fixtures, and technologies
- Specify appropriate lighting fixtures based on project needs, energy efficiency, and budget constraints
- Ensure compliance with Life Safety Code and current energy codes
- Capable of creating lighting control scenarios and select components to meet energy code requirements and client needs
- Lighting Certification (LC), preferred but not required

Lighting Calculations
- Calculate illuminance levels (lux or foot-candles) to achieve desired lighting quality

Fixture Selection and Placement
- Select fixtures based on their photometric properties (beam angle, color temperature, CRI)
- Position fixtures strategically to highlight architectural features, create focal points, and ensure proper illumination
- Effective communication with other design disciplines and clients to integrate lighting seamlessly into the overall project
- Working harmoniously with colleagues to find creative solutions
- Meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

As part of your application, please submit your portfolio showcasing your lighting design or relevant projects. Include photos, sketches, and descriptions.

For Job: https://tinyurl.com/yhw82zwr

Minneapolis

About Isg
ISG 100% owned by employees! ISG's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows for broader ownership, the ability to be directly connected to performance, and our culture of accountability and opportunism is amplified. Put simply, everyone works hard = everyone benefits, not just an elite group.

ISG's growth and sustainability are based on the unwavering belief that they need to grow for the betterment of their people and firm. They are entrepreneurial. ISG believe in having the right people onboard and being disciplined during good times and when faced with new challenges. And most importantly, there foster growth through positive mentorship and progressive ideas that lead to strategic, contextual based decisions. ISG believe that this unwavering commitment to our culture, clients, and dynamic qualities translates to better services for our partners, and that it will continue to guide ISG's future.

Essential Duties

Conceptualization and Design
- Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and engineers to understand project goals and requirements
- Develop lighting concepts that enhance aesthetics, functionality, and user experience
- Create lighting plans, layouts and visualizations using software tools, like AutoCAD and Revit
- Proficient with lighting calculation software (Agi32, IllumTools, or similar)

Technical Expertise
- Understand lighting equipment, fixtures, and technologies
- Specify appropriate lighting fixtures based on project needs, energy efficiency, and budget constraints
- Ensure compliance with Life Safety Code and current energy codes
- Capable of creating lighting control scenarios and select components to meet energy code requirements and client needs
- Lighting Certification (LC), preferred but not required

Lighting Calculations
- Calculate illuminance levels (lux or foot-candles) to achieve desired lighting quality
- Fixture Selection and Placement
- Select fixtures based on their photometric properties (beam angle, color temperature, CRI)
- Position fixtures strategically to highlight architectural features, create focal points, and ensure proper illumination
- Effective communication with other design disciplines and clients to integrate lighting seamlessly into the overall project
- Working harmoniously with colleagues to find creative solutions
- Meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

As part of your application, please submit your portfolio showcasing your lighting design or relevant projects. Include photos, sketches, and descriptions.

For Job: https://tinyurl.com/5n727nxw

New York

About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Job Description
Join Lighting Design team and be a part of a growing organization that meets client needs and solves complex challenges. Our devotion to teamwork allows us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Lighting Designer to join our New York lighting studio. Other locations will be considered.
- Manage day-to-day correspondence with project teams both internally and externally to coordinate and lead tasks amongst team members to meet upcoming project deadlines.
- Assist with developing and implementing lighting design concepts through all phases of the design and construction process.
- Assist the East Region lead with draft preparation of proposals and additional service requests when needed.
- Review and/or prepare concept renderings, imagery, sketches, and presentations.
- Review and/or develop lighting layouts prepared in Revit or CAD
- Review and/or perform lighting calculations, analysis, and rendering studies and use results to inform project decisions.
- Develop luminaire and lighting control specifications and schedules.
- Perform architectural and multi-disciplinary coordination including coordination of relevant mounting details.
- Review of light fixture submittals/samples and preparation of RFI responses during the Construction phase of projects.
- Review of light fixture installations and assistance with field aiming sessions and preparation of field observation reports.
- Participation in and coordination of light fixture mock-ups.
- Preparation of light fixture budgets and cost analysis to meet project budget goals.
- Implement sustainable lighting design strategies and demonstrate code compliance.
- Attend team and project meetings and interface with internal specialty groups.

Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $99,700 - $130,000

For Job: https://tinyurl.com/akc4arez.