Senior Architectural Lighting Designer

HLB Lighting Design is seeking a Senior Architectural Lighting Designer to join our internationally recognized design practice and help create innovative lighting solutions for some of the world's most compelling architectural environments.

In this role, you will support and/or manage the work of one or more team members, serve as a project manager, contribute to local office decisions, and continue to develop as a leader within your office. As a designer, you will translate design intent into high-quality project deliverables while guiding projects from concept through completion. This position is approximately 20% design and 80% project management.

 

 Achieving Results – Project Responsibilities

Reviews monthly fee drafts with Project Manager/Associate/PrincipalUnderstands how to apply authorized scope of work to tasks and meet deadlinesManages agendas, meeting minutes, and regular project status communicationsDevelops 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 PrincipalSupports and assists in managing the team to produce work efficiently and profitablyCreating labor hour budgets for projects relative to work they have generated or as neededAbility to multi-task and establish prioritiesReviews deliverables prior to issue based on QA/QC proceduresExhibits 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 clientEnhance HLB’s value to the client and promote the firmUses communication tools to manage client expectations 

Working with Teammates and Managers – Management Responsibilities

Exhibits flexibility and cooperation with teammatesManage and / or support team effectivelyManages their work and shows ability to prioritize time of others in the teamStarting to understand good framework for resolving issuesInterfaces among the principals, design/technical staff and business team as neededHas 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 firmParticipation in recruiting and retaining effortsRepresents the firm in a professional mannerParticipation in Designing Our Future/HLB 10:10 Vision, C2Q initiativesReinforce HLB values – Artistry, Curiosity, Balance, Integrity, LegacyLooks for opportunities to collaborate with other HLB offices on project, DOF, business workgroup avenues in a meaningful way

Requirements

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.

 

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.

 

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.