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San Francisco

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership & mentoring to internal project team members
Assume responsibility for familiarizing new team members for project processes and procedures
Collaborate with the principal to establish personal development objectives for team members
Ability to manage 1-2 direct reports
Manage day to day project functions - no task is to above or below you
Lead client communication
Attend design meetings, site visits, and focusing appointments
Take ownership in the teams effort to produce documentation with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
Knowledge / awareness of contracted scope
Indicate to Principal and Operations Manager when additional services are required
Prompt billings based on deliverables
Review invoices
Produce and oversee overall project schedule and budget
Maintain Asana for respective projects
Provide input to Principal and Operations Manager for streamline workflow and efficiency
Create designs and documentation from concept through construction administration, either individually or by managing the project team
Produce AutoCAD and/or REVIT drawings
Write specifications and perform lighting calculations
Lighting control design (Lutron Homeworks)
Client presentations and renderings
Interface with local sales representatives for current lighting equipment
Attend lighting focus at project completion, often times after hours
Bring mature thinking to propose streamlined communication between team members & outside relationships

For complete job description and application: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3674014979/

Seattle

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Theater Production Design or closely related discipline.
1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainable lighting strategies, principles, and practices.
Strong creative skills with an ability to balance lighting aesthetics and client desires with practical concerns.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with artistic renderings, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
Proficiency with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD or Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, InDesign or Sketchup and AGI21 or similar lighting software).
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to render using Photoshop or other similar software.
Working knowledge of energy codes and LEED.
Prior internship related to the degree of study within the specific discipline.
Prior work with lighting design or related design firm.
A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.

For complete job description and application: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3626008106/

Washington

George Sexton Associates (GSA) is seeking to hire a creative, ambitious Junior Lighting Designer to add to our collaborative design team at both our DC and NYC offices. The work involves lighting design and production for world-class museums, commercial and residential projects. Working with GSA offers an opportunity to challenge yourself professionally and work with a highly-regarding and globally-recognized firm.

Location: DC Office

Overview: The junior lighting designer collaborates with project managers, senior lighting designers and other team members to develop a design which combines the creative expertise of all team members. The junior lighting designer plays an integral role in supporting the design team by:

Helping analyze and select lighting from appropriate sources.
Producing architectural drawings using software tools such as AutoCAD or Revit.
Creating and working with models, mock-ups and prototypes.
Working with senior designers and project managers to provide excellent lighting design services to clients

Other duties may include client communication and traveling for meetings and site visits to ensure that the lighting installations are in compliance with the design document.

Qualifications:

Degree in Architecture or Lighting Design or related field
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
Microsoft Office
Ability to use software tools to produce architectural drawings
Basic understanding of lighting control systems
Strong problem solving, research, and communication skills
Proficiency in Revit and AGI32 Software strongly preferred

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. ($55K - $70K per annum)

GSA provides excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision and 401k. There is opportunity for advancement with this position and within the firm.

For complete job description and application: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3670150084/

Toronto

The Opportunity:

WSP’s Building/Transportation M&E Team is currently seeking a Lighting Designer with a passion for design to join our Lighting Team located in Toronto (25 York St.). Reporting to Lighting Manager within the Mechanical & Electrical group; the successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to receive and execute instructions with minimal supervision from senior designers or discipline lead to play a key role in delivering cutting-edge Lighting Design projects for a range of industry clients including Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Educational, Entertainment & Recreation, Government & Cultural Buildings.

A day in the life:

Produce creative lighting concepts from proposal to detail design stage, including plans and design details, prepare specifications and schedules, build mock-ups, prepare sketch design proposals and liaise with architects, interior designers, and equipment suppliers;
Help enhance and fulfill the vision of the project;
Perform lighting calculations;
Maintain a high level of knowledge on current technology;
Provide input on company design standards and specifications to improve quality;
Design systems within fee and construction budget;
Set up and maintain design files;
Review and supervise drafting;
Prepare and review markups;
Other duties as assigned by discipline manager or senior designers;

For complete job description and application: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3611850760/

New York

Assistant Lighting Designer

Job Summary:
As an Assistant Lighting Designer, you will work closely with Associate & Senior Lighting Designers at every stage of the design process to create fully realized lighting concepts. Assistant Designers are the primary draftspersons for their assigned projects, and are responsible for generating and updating plots and ancillary files. Design staff at Studio RRD fully plan the technical framework and support systems needed to realize a client’s aesthetic, including rigging and temporary structures, power distributions systems, and lighting control networks. Additionally, Assistant Designers work on-site with other design staff to finalize ideas, supervise projects, and document the finished product.

Expected Qualifications:
1 – 3 years of verifiable professional experience in theatrical, event, broadcast, or architectural lighting design, or an otherwise applicable role. Relevant education experience considered.
Proficiency in 3D Vectorworks and Lightwright
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Unflappable, adaptable and ability to maintain positivity in a fast-paced environment.
High School Diploma Required, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Knowledge of entertainment lighting control systems such as ETC Eos and GrandMA2/MA3 is a plus.
Knowledge of power and data distribution systems is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:
· Draft lighting plots, construction details, sections, etc.
· Generate simple renderings and 3D visualizations.
· Generate Lightwright and other ancillary paperwork
· Pre-build lighting show files in various control consoles.
· Assist with the graphic design/layout of pitch decks and other creative files.
· Assist senior staff on-site to supervise projects, layout fixtures and other design work as needed.
· Learn design and project management skills from senior staff at all stages of the production process.
· Work on the organization and maintenance of the company’s digital assets and databases
· Other duties as assigned

This position is paid hourly, with overtime after 40 hours per week, with a starting rate of between $25-$28/hr, depending on experience. This is a limited-duration freelance position, starting on August 15th and continuing until October 20th, with the potential to extend past that.

For complete job description and application: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3669823993/