EJA Lighting Design, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Junior Associate Lighting Designer
Novato, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $95K/yr
0+ years expEJA Lighting Design is a boutique firm specializing in high-end residential and luxury hospitality projects. We're seeking a Junior Associate Lighting Designer to contribute to sophisticated lighting designs across multiple concurrent projects, working under the direction of the Principal and Associate Lighting Designers.
CommercialEnergy EfficiencyInterior DesignLightingSmart Home
Hiring Manager
Mike Heiss
Responsibilities
Design and revise lighting layouts and specifications in AutoCAD, ensuring technical precision and design intent
Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and construction teams to integrate lighting seamlessly into project vision
Research lighting products, develop manufacturer relationships, and stay current on innovative solutions
Create fixture specifications, cut sheets, and preliminary control system layouts
Manage multiple plan sets simultaneously while meeting project deadlines and tracking time accurately
Participate in project meetings, site visits, and final focusing sessions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent time management and ability to prioritize across multiple projects
Preferred
Knowledge of residential or commercial lighting products and controls
Experience with Revit, AGi32, and/or Photoshop
Portfolio demonstrating lighting design work or related projects
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical, dental and life insurance for employee
401(k) plan (after 1 year of employment)
Professional development opportunities
Flexible hybrid work environment (after initial training period, schedule based on performance and project needs)
Twice-monthly office lunches and chair massage
Quarterly wellness reimbursement
Opportunity to work on high-profile residential and hospitality projects
Mentorship in a collaborative studio environment with clear advancement path
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Company
EJA Lighting Design, Inc.
EJA Lighting Design, Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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