Liaison Group · 11 hours ago
Lighting Specialist/Specifier
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$25/hr - $35/hrLiaison Technology Group is seeking a Lighting Specialist to lead and grow their lighting efforts across design coordination, fixture sales, controls oversight, and field execution. This role involves overseeing lighting specifications, driving sales, and managing projects while supporting advanced lighting control strategies.
Financial ServicesHealth CareHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Oversee all lighting-related project preparation, including fixture specifications, schedules, submittals, and documentation
Support lighting design efforts when applicable, while also preparing specs for projects where full lighting design is not provided
Collaborate with architects, designers, integrators, and internal teams to ensure lighting intent aligns with project goals and budgets
Develop accurate lighting quotes and bills of material, with a strong understanding of lighting fixtures, controls, and system components
Prepare lighting quotes and specifications to support increased lighting fixture sales
Identify opportunities to “hunt” and expand fixture sales, even on projects without full lighting design scope
Act as a lighting expert during sales conversations, providing technical guidance and value-engineering support
Help position lighting as a strategic component of broader systems and project solutions
Oversee lighting control systems across projects, with a focus on the Nashville market
Manage control-related elements such as engraving, lighting scenes, zone layouts, and system documentation
Support and promote human-centric lighting strategies, including circadian lighting concepts, scene tuning, and user experience optimization
Partner with programming teams while owning the overall control intent and execution quality
Coordinate lighting-related activities across design, procurement, installation, and commissioning
Support or oversee on-site installation, aiming for consistent quality and adherence to specs
Troubleshoot field issues related to fixtures, controls, and system performance
Ensure smooth handoff from sales to installation and closeout
Serve as the central owner of lighting within the organization
Help define processes, standards, and best practices for lighting design, sales, and controls
Contribute to the long-term vision of growing the lighting department, including mentoring and managing future lighting team members
Qualification
Required
Experience in architectural, residential, or commercial lighting (design, sales, controls, or integration, with Crestron, Lutron, or Control 4 Experience)
Strong understanding of lighting fixtures, specifications, and control systems
Familiarity with lighting control platforms and scene-based programming concepts
Ability to balance technical detail, sales support, and project execution
Strong organizational and communication skills
Customer Service Skills to train end users
Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a growing environment
Company
Liaison Group
Liaison Group is dedicated to improving the health economy by inspiring savings through the workforce, care businesses & financial services.
Founded in 1988
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase