ProSource · 6 hours ago
Decorative Lighting & Shading Specialist
CTL Companies is a 40-year-established Colorado-based company working at the intersection of design, lighting, technology, and electrical craftsmanship. They are seeking a Decorative Lighting & Shading Specialist to lead design consultations for luxury residential projects and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance client experiences and design outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Lead decorative lighting and shading design consultations for luxury residential projects
Collaborate with interior designers and architects to align fixture and shade selections with overall design intent
Translate aesthetic vision into complete specifications, schedules, and budgets
Own full design, specification, and sales responsibility for decorative lighting and window coverings
Guide clients confidently through style, scale, finish, and placement decisions
Contribute to the curation and evolution of a boutique lighting and shading studio experience
Actively participate in business development and outreach, building relationships with interior designers, architects, builders, and potential clients
Represent CTL as a lighting and shading design resource within the local design community
Develop long-term referral relationships through trust, design credibility, and responsiveness
Participate in networking events, showroom meetings, and design-industry touchpoints as appropriate
Coordinate closely with CTL’s architectural lighting, electrical, and systems teams to ensure seamless execution
Build, maintain, and foster strong relationships with decorative lighting and shading manufacturer representatives
Serve as a primary point of contact between CTL and key vendor partners
Collaborate with reps on product education, line reviews, pricing strategies, and showroom support
Help evaluate, onboard, and evolve vendor lines to align with CTL’s luxury, design-forward vision
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of experience in decorative lighting design and client consulting
A strong design eye with an understanding of luxury residential environments
Proven experience specifying decorative fixtures and window coverings / shading systems a plus
Comfortable working directly with discerning, high-net-worth clients
Confident presenting ideas, guiding decisions, and owning the design narrative
Organized, detail-oriented, and fluent in translating design into documentation
Intellectually curious and open-minded, with a willingness to learn new systems, approaches, and perspectives
Enjoys educating clients, collaborators, and internal teams—and is equally open to learning from others
Collaborative by nature, receptive to ideas, feedback, and evolving design philosophies
Self-directed and comfortable working independently, with the ability to manage time, priorities, and projects without close supervision
Demonstrates strong personal productivity, follow-through, and accountability in a fast-moving, design-driven environment
Entrepreneurial mindset with excitement around building something meaningful
Benefits
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Wellness resources