Lighting Designer III

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE The successful candidate will work with multi-discipline teams across our multiple offices to deliver creative lighting solutions to clients, participating in the pursuit and project delivery for the full breadth of the firm’s project markets. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO Independently develop basic to moderately complex construction documents and specifications of lighting and control systems. Work with junior staff to assign tasks on projects. Design lighting and control systems for healthcare, education and commercial clients. Analyze lighting and engineering documents and layout systems in regards to components and parts. Research and respond to design issues. Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team. Apply knowledge of energy code, electrical and energy codes, as well as IES recommendations, as it applies to lighting and control systems design. Independently perform illuminance and lighting power density calculations and complete Comcheck/other record documents such as documentation for rebates/incentives, LEED/WELL certification, and other project-required records. Understand integrated design and project deliverables, including deliverables associated with architecture, engineering, and related trades. Coordinate lighting documentation with associated trades. Attend project and client meetings to represent the lighting discipline. Identify, elevate, and resolve lighting coordination items. Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts. Review and mark up shop drawings and submittals. Gather information to respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents. Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site. Have a basic understanding of profitability metrics. Participate and attend industry events (manufacturer visits, conferences, webinars, etc) Must be willing to perform overtime work and be willing to travel. May perform other related tasks as needed. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related degree. Minimum of 6 years of related experience performing in a lighting design role. LC/CLD credential, current registered member of IALD, IESNA or other professional lighting memberships preferred. LEED AP, WELL, or other sustainable certification preferred. Knowledge of building regulations and codes for healthcare, education, S&T and commercial spaces. Strong knowledge of product design and specifications. Must have strong communication, teamwork and collaboration and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to engage effectively with teammates and clients. Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, AGI/Elumtools. Proficiency in graphic design and image editing software (Adobe Creative Suite). Knowledgeable of Sustainable Analysis and Daylighting programs (Lightstanza, Ecotect, Daysim, Comfen, DIVA for Rhino, IES VE.). Familiarity with Energy Analysis Software (Comcheck) and code-required documentation (ex: California Title-24 Energy Compliance). Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, PPT required. Proficiency in Bluebeam, Teams, Trello, Procore + Miro preferred. T he salary range for this position to be filled in the Boston, MA office is $84,800 to $106,000 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Based on the position status, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits . Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day. ABOUT WORKING HERE We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct. CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

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