WSP · 1 month ago
Early Career Lighting Designer
15231 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, CA, 92618, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$62K/yr - $87K/yr
0+ years expWSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Lighting Designer for our Irvine, CA office. The role involves providing technical and design support for lighting projects across various sectors, ensuring innovative and effective lighting solutions that meet client needs.
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Responsibilities
Under general supervision, provides technical support for project designers with the production of lighting projects. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, lighting layout, and architectural coordination for all project types
Assist with performing basic professional lighting design work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, layout, and systems to determine conformance with applicable standards and codes
Assist with basic technical assistance on various design, installation, and integration issues relating to creating state of the art lighting design that is innovative and inspiring, developing luminaire and controls specifications, applying daylighting/harvesting, and creating spaces that impact building capabilities, ambiance, safety, and security
Assist with generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, artistic renderings, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports
Assist with lighting calculations, analysis and rendering studies and use results to inform project decisions
Complete training on assigned tasks
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Lighting Design Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Theater Production Design or related degree
0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainable lighting strategies, principles, and practices
Creative skills with an ability to balance lighting aesthetics and client desires with practical concerns
Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainable architectural lighting strategies, principles, and practices
Familiarity with relevant lighting design and installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
Basic proficiency with artistic renderings, technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, 3DS Max, InDesign)
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, InDesign, Sketchup)
Recent graduate in an accredited Architectural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program
The successful candidate will have 1-2 semesters of internship experience in Architectural Lighting Design
Experience using AGI32 Software or other lighting calculation program, Photoshop or other rendering software
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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