Lighting Designer I

PAE

Lighting Designer I supporting sustainable engineering and building design at PAE. Developing lighting concepts, BIM documentation, photometric analyses, and construction-phase deliverables.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,900 - $80,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lighting design through proficiency in Revit/BIM, photometric analysis software, and 3D digital design modeling. Strong organizational and time management skills, coupled with effective communication and collaboration abilities, are essential for successful project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lighting DesignRevit/BIM ProductionPhotometric Analysis Software (AGi32)Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)3D Digital Design Modeling Software (SketchUp, 3DS Max, Rhino)

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Hard Skills

Lighting DesignRevit/BIM ProductionPhotometric Analysis Software3D Digital Design ModelingTime ManagementOrganization

Soft Skills

Clear Graphic CommunicationOral CommunicationCollaborationReceptiveness to Critique

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Lighting Industry OrganizationsDesign DocumentationConstruction Phases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop design and technical skills to grow as a professional lighting designer
Support design and production documentation conveying lighting design concepts and intent
Use hand sketching, mock-ups, design charrettes, Revit/BIM production, and lighting calculation software
Interact professionally with internal and external project team members
Attend meetings representing PAE under the LUMA brand
Complete assigned work on time with instruction from project leads
Support preparation and production of detailed project deliverables
Participate actively in project design and construction phases
Participate in lighting industry organizations and events
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

College Degree required, preferably in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Theatrical Lighting
Time management and organization
Open and receptive to constructive critique
Clear graphic and oral communication of design
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM), preferred
Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience with photometric analysis software (AGi32), preferred
Experience with 3D digital design modeling software such as SketchUp, 3DS Max, Rhino, or similar, preferred
Experience with 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
Time-and-a-half pay for eligible overtime
Annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs