Lead Lighting Designer

PAE

Lead Lighting Designer at PAE/LUMA integrating lighting with architecture. Overseeing design direction and technical execution while mentoring the design team.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $91,200 - $122,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lighting design, including advanced lighting calculations, REVIT production, and project management. Capable of leading design teams, mentoring junior staff, and effectively communicating design concepts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lighting DesignREVIT ExpertiseLighting Control DesignProject ManagementAdobe Creative Suite

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Hard Skills

Lighting CalculationsDesign Communication GraphicsTechnical Detailing of Lighting SystemsLuminaire Schedule CreationAdvanced Product ResearchIllumination Calculation SoftwareDigital Design Modeling SoftwareComplex Building Information ModelingMock-UpsCross Trade Coordination

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizationProfessionalismConstructive CritiqueCommunication

Tools & Technologies

REVITAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignAGISketchup3D MaxRhinoBluebeamMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Lighting DesignArchitectureInterior DesignLighting Control SystemsConstruction Phase ReviewsLighting Industry Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design direction and execution of the lighting design under the direction of the EOR/DOR
Lead meetings with internal and external team members representing PAE under the LUMA brand
Develop skills to create project workplans, tasks and assignments for the team
Lead and support development and production of the lighting control design
Mentor junior staff in design, production and calculations
Perform lighting calculations, design communication graphics, REVIT production and mock-ups
Write lighting product specifications, create luminaire schedule, and demonstrate an understanding of advanced product research approaches
Gain experience in technical detailing of lighting systems
Facilitate project design and construction phases
Support the project lighting cost control
Lead cross trade coordination of lighting and lighting control systems
Lead construction phase reviews of submittals and RFIs and attend site visits
Participate in lighting industry organizations and events to build supporting relationships and knowledge
Model accountability as an integral member of the design teams in which you are involved
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

College Degree (or equivalent design related training) required, preferable in Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design or related field
4 years practicing lighting design or at least 2 years as a PAE Lighting Designer
Deep understanding and practice of integration of light with architecture and people
Consistent practice of professionalism
Time management and organization of multiple roles on projects
Proficient in time management and organizing teams and tasks on multiple projects
Provide and is receptive to constructive critique
Excellent graphic and oral communication of basic and advanced design concepts
Complex Building Information Modeling (REVIT) expertise
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
Cell phone stipend
Life insurance and disability benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Employee Assistance Program
9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation