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PAE · 4 days ago

Lead Lighting Designer - Seattle, WA or New York, NY

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $129K/yr

4+ years exp

PAE is an engineering and design firm that turns complex challenges into reality. They are seeking a Lead Lighting Designer to guide the design direction and execution of complex lighting projects, manage project teams, and ensure technical excellence in lighting and control systems.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an understanding of competencies and responsibilities described in the Lighting Designer 3 position

Project team leadership and discipline management, responsible for completing the project on time and within budget

Lead the design direction and execution of large or complex lighting design projects under the direction of the EOR/DOR

Lead meetings with internal and external team members representing PAE under the LUMA brand

Provide support on projects in areas of expertise

Develop project workplans, tasks and assignments for the team

Responsible for the development and production of the lighting control design

Mentor peers and junior staff in design, production and calculations

Demonstrate proficiency in lighting calculations, design communication graphics, REVIT production and mock-ups

Write lighting product specifications, create luminaire schedules, and conduct advanced product research

Proficient in technical detailing of lighting systems

Lead project design and construction phases for large, medium, and small projects of various complexities taken to completion

Lead and direct project lighting cost control

Responsible for cross trade coordination of lighting and lighting control systems

Responsible for construction phase reviews of submittals and RFIs and attend site visits

Leadership role in lighting industry organizations and events to build supporting relationships and knowledge

Model accountability as a project team leader and integral member of the design teams in which you are involved

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lighting DesignRevitLighting CalculationsAdobe Creative SuiteIllumination Calculation SoftwareProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Required

College Degree (or equivalent design related training) required, preferable in Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design or related field

Minimum of 4 years practicing lighting design or at least 3 years as a PAE Lighting Designer 3

Relevant professional credential (I.e. LC, CLD)

Advanced understanding of the integration of light with architecture and people

Consistent practice of professionalism

Mastery in time management and organizing teams and tasks on multiple project

Working knowledge of and practical experience in managing project financial accounting

Provide and is receptive to constructive critique

Able to communicate basic and advanced design concepts to internal and external stakeholders

Mastery of Building Information Modeling (REVIT)

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (emphasis on Photoshop and InDesign), illumination calculation software (AGI), digital design modeling software (Sketchup, 3D Max, Rhino, or similar), and Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Develop a strong understanding of LUMA | PAE process and standards