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Project Designer - Lighting

Boulder, CO, USA

Job Type

Full-Time

Workspace

Hybrid

Salary Range

$78,000 - $90,000

About the Role

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a mid-level position where you will take a lead role in designing and executing lighting solutions for medium to large-scale projects, collaborating closely with project managers and senior team members. You will design elegant, high-performance designs on time and on budget, inspire junior talent, and bring fresh ideas that elevate the way we work. You’ll be a trusted voice in client meetings, a leader in the studio, and a visible ambassador for our firm in the industry.


CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS

If you’re energized by shaping bold lighting design solutions from concept to execution—while guiding a team and owning key project phases—we want to speak with you! You are the perfect candidate if you are self-motivated and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary collaborative setting surrounded by smart and creative team members.


ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create and analyze lighting designs using AGI32 lighting software

  • Draft lighting and electrical plans from red-line markups

  • Support project managers and designers on a variety of project types

  • Support development of professional client reports and presentations

  • Attend project meetings with Project Managers

  • Engage with industry representatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or related design fields

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience designing lighting systems for indoor and outdoor environments

  • Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Professional written and verbal communications skills and active listening skills

  • Visualization skills – sketching, rendering, modeling, and conveying lighting design concepts and technical information

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office

  • Interest and aptitude in quickly self-learning new software

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Proficiency in AGi32 or equivalent lighting calculation software

  • Proficiency in Visual Basic, SketchUp, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)

  • Experience using ComCheck

Benefits

  • Health, dental, disability, and life insurance with 0 monthly premiums.

  • 15 days of PTO. Minimum. 

  • 12 paid company holidays.

  • 4% 401k match.

  • 40 hours of yearly paid professional delvelopment time.

  • 12 weeks paid family leave.

  • Hybrid work from home schedule. 

About the Company

Clanton & Associates, Inc. is a lighting design and engineering firm renowned nationally and internationally as a leader in sustainable lighting. Beginning in 1981, Clanton & Associates has combined design and technical excellence in lighting and electrical systems for transportation, urban environments, master planning, civic, academic, and daylighting projects. We work in a hybrid mode between our office in north Boulder, CO and from home. This is not a fully remote position. We offer competitive time off, insurance, retirement contribution, and professional development benefits.

Clanton & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our team.

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