We are an Electrical Contracting and Integration firm seeking an experienced Lighting Design professional with a fun positive attitude to join our growing team!
The purpose of this position is to act as an ambassador for LIGHTWORKS with the A|D Community and create qualified leads for our Design | Build services through Lighting Design and Specification.
You will have the opportunity to work on High End residential properties from downtown Hi-Rise to water front La Jolla & Del Mar to Fairbanks Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe with the best builders and design professionals in San Diego. We also do select boutique commercial projects such as restaurant, retail and office environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Your skills will be leveraged to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team
You will be responsible for all phases of the Lighting Design process including but not limited to the following:
- Initial lead generated from Architect, Builder or Interior Designer
- Discovery meeting with client to present LIGHTWORKS and understand client needs for the project
- Proposal for Design & Specification services written and presented
- Discovery & Budgeting
- Electrical / Lighting & Lighting Control budget established
- Design and specification
- Lighting control design
- Documentation
- Construction liasion as necessary
You will also :
- Manage, direct & mentor support staff for CAD Documentation and specification work
- Provide A|D Support through regular visits to our design partners. Help support their practices by introducing new products and applications as well as, host lunch and learns. Promote paid design & specification services with our design partners.
- Visit Jobsites to verify installations and solve issues
- Interact with Field Employees as well as General Contractors and Superintendents
- Have other duties as assigned.
Required Experience and Attributes
YOU :
- Are a Creative, and possess a keen eye for design & architecture
- Are curious and solutions driven
- Possess a proficiency in the following software programs:
+ AutoCAD & Revit
+ Sketchup
+ AGI32 / Dialux
+ Adobe Suite : In Design, Illustrator, Photo Shop
+ MS Office Outlook Word & Excel
+ Google Drive programs.
- Are well organized, able to work collaboratively, can multi-task, are a strong communicator and are self-motivated under minimal supervision
- Enjoy education and the mentoring of others in your team
- Have 3 years minimum experience as a Lighting Designer ( High End Residential focus preferred ).
- Have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Interior Design, Lighting Design, and/or Architecture (Preferred but not required).
- Are experienced with professionally presenting solutions to customers
- Have the ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- Are physically able to walk construction sites and climb 5’ ladder
- Are able to stand for 3 hrs
- Can Lift 40 lbs
- Have reliable transportation – Mileage for field work will be reimbursed
This Position will be a salaried position with benefits. Compensation commensurate to experience
General hours for this position are 7:00am to 4:00pm M – F with 1 to 2 client evening appointments per month
- Please submit Resume and portfolio in .pdf format
- NO Phone calls about this position
- Background / drug check will be required
We’re proud of the professional, fun and exciting working atmosphere we’ve created at Lightworks and we believe it’s one of the best places to work in the residential electrical and technology industries.
Regardless of the role, everyone who works at Lightworks shares the following values:
1: Sweep the floors - Never be too big to do the small things that make a difference. Stay Grounded, Clean the job site after every visit. Everyone needs to contribute. Including the programmer.
2: If you stand still everyone will pass you buy - Look for ways to constantly improve. Test yourself, This is an ever-changing business. Strive to learn and master the next level.
3: Participate with purpose – Mastering your current role is just part of the equation for success. You can still be ineffective if you don’t know what you are trying to achieve as a team. It’s clear that winning teams are all on the same page and this helps form a team from a group of individuals. Understand the shared goals. Don’t be scared to ask.
4: Pass the Ball – Leaders create Leaders, Work on creating leaders throughout the ranks. Take responsibility. Who can you develop?
5: Create a Learning Environment – Leaders are Teachers. Lightworks wants hungry to learn team members who want to learn and develop their skills. However, it’s not your bosses sole responsibility to teach you. Lightworks actively encourages team members to share and mentor each other. Help others improve.
6: No Jerks – Lightworks wants to enhance the team but that doesn’t mean anyone will do. Lightworks is about team first and we look to find individuals who have the right character. You can develop talent; you cannot change character. No jerks ever.
7: Embrace Expectations – Setting personal goals and team targets is part of what drives improvement. Dream Big.
8: Preform Under Pressure – Success happens when preparation meets opportunity. Practice under pressure, know your stuff. Learning and doing lay the foundations for success. Do the work on and off the clock to make the difference.
9: Learn How to Make Decisions under Pressure - Decision making is a tough skill to learn and only develops over time but staying calm when the heat is on is a big step in the right direction. Know your options and back yourself. Do the extra preparation work to make the difference.
10: Know Thyself – The real competition is with yourself when it comes to developing as team member. Be honest about your progress, performance and effort levels if you want to become better. Ask yourself, could I do more? What could I change or do differently?
11: Be a good Ancestor – Plant trees you’ll never see. Speak often of the responsibility to protect and enhance the reputation of team for as long as you choose to wear the Lightworks shirt and to leave it in a better place for the team member who follows you. Its not about personal glory, its about the team. Participate for the name on the front of the shirt.
12: Write your Legacy – This is your time, regardless of what has gone before you there is still history to be made. Build your legacy.
