Senior Lighting Designer

HLB Lighting Design is seeking a Senior Architectural Lighting Designer to join our internationally recognized design practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design of innovative lighting solutions for a diverse portfolio of projects, collaborating with talented teams to create memorable visual experiences while advancing design excellence and technical expertise across the firm.

Supports and/or manages the work of 1 or more team members, is a project manager, has some input on relevant (local) office decisions, and is becoming a leader in their respective office. As a designer, taking the design intent and turning it into the work product. 20% designer, 80% project manager.

Achieving Results – Project Responsibilities

Reviews monthly fee drafts with Project Manager/Associate/Principal

Understands how to apply authorized scope of work to tasks and meet deadlines

Manages agendas, meeting minutes, and regular project status communications

Develops technical skills appropriate to area of expertise and continually improves skills and knowledge through supplemental education, seminars, etc.

Capable of full delivery of a project from start to finish with team / ownership of all associated tasks, but does this with the guidance of an Associate or Principal

Supports and assists in managing the team to produce work efficiently and profitably

Creating labor hour budgets for projects relative to work they have generated or as needed

Ability to multi-task and establish priorities

Reviews deliverables prior to issue based on QA/QC procedures

Exhibits expertise or desire to specialize in a specific lighting project type or application and manages those types of projects (Practice Leader Group – PLG)

Working with Clients – Client Responsibilities

Develops good client and/or related business relationships resulting in client satisfaction and continued loyalty from that client

Enhance HLB's value to the client and promote the firm

Uses communication tools to manage client expectations

Working with Teammates and Managers – Management Responsibilities

Exhibits flexibility and cooperation with teammates

Manage and / or support team effectively

Manages their work and shows ability to prioritize time of others in the team

Starting to understand good framework for resolving issues

Interfaces among the principals, design/technical staff and business team as needed

Has a leadership role in office-wide coordination of resources and staff

HLB's Corporate Culture and Values – Responsibilities to HLB initiatives

Participation in and contribution to procedures and environment that are in the best interest of the firm

Participation in recruiting and retaining efforts

Represents the firm in a professional manner

Participation in Designing Our Future/HLB 10:10 Vision, C2Q initiatives

Reinforce HLB values – Artistry, Curiosity, Balance, Integrity, Legacy

Looks for opportunities to collaborate with other HLB offices on project, DOF, business workgroup avenues in a meaningful way

Skill Set

Excellent Organizational skills

Proven technical skills appropriate to work area

Oral and written skills

Computer programs: Revit, Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Suite including Acrobat, Photoshop and InDesign, AutoCAD, AGI or Visual or Elum Tools, Diva, Grasshopper, Ecotect, Radiance, Daysim, Rhino, Radiance, VantagePoint - as applicable to their role or business group

Ability to prioritize / time management skills

Self-motivated and self-directed

Team player

Motivator

Dependable

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Lighting Design or Architectural Engineering or Architecture or Interior Design or Theatrical Lighting or related education and experience

3 to 5 years' experience

Certification in Lighting Design (e.g. LC) or certification related to their field / degree

LEED BD+C or endeavors to achieve

IALD Associate level or above

Consider CLD certification

Participate in industry related professional organizations locally

Compensation

$98,200 to $104,200

The final agreed upon compensation is based on cost of living, individual education, qualifications, and experience.

Benefit Clause: Includes but not limited to Medical, Dental & Vision plans, flexible spending account, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, holidays, and paid time off.

Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design is an internationally recognized design firm focused on architectural lighting, including electric lighting and daylighting, for both 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. We thrive with intriguing projects that engage us conceptually and challenge us technically. We seek to enhance our clients' experiences and create a legacy of design that respects its environment and promotes a better future. Our services are customized to provide the best lighted environments to meet our clients' needs.

HLB is a collaborative firm that values flexibility and work/life balance filled with dynamic people whose enthusiasm for what we do infuses both our professional and personal lives. We are driven by an experienced team that is rewarded for its originality, commitment, and leadership. Our principals are engaged in every project from concept to commissioning to ensure the clients' needs are realized at every step. Our design and technical experts hail from many parts of the world and form the basis for HLB's proven ability to produce outstanding, award-winning designs.

As designers, we promote a positive vision of the future, based upon the belief that many of the environmental problems we face are design challenges. We believe a successful project starts with a collaborative mind-set in support of a common goal: to achieve energy-effective, high-quality environments for owners through intelligent lighting design, design that holistically integrates daylight with supplemental light and controls. Our designers work closely with owners and architectural teams to optimize the integration and control 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 and advance in employment individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.