HLB Lighting Design is hiring: Designer in San Francisco

Overview

Designer role at HLB Lighting Design. Position is 70% designer / 30% project manager. Supports the work of 1+ team members and exercises judgment and independent thinking in the design process.

Responsibilities

• Use critical thinking and discretion in assessing project needs and communicating effectively to the project manager.
• Familiarize with the process for reviewing monthly fee drafts with Project Manager/Associate/Principal.
• Understand how to apply the authorized scope of work to tasks and meet deadlines.
• Assist in managing agendas, meeting minutes, and regular project status communications to build knowledge in these areas.
• Work independently on specific scopes of a project such as calculations or documentation.
• Support the team to produce work efficiently and profitably.
• Assist the project manager in creating labor hour budgets for projects.
• Develop good client and/or related business relationships; promote the firm and manage client expectations.
• Use communication tools to manage client expectations.

Working with Clients – Client Responsibilities

• Develop good client and/or related business relationships and collaborate with peers at other firms as appropriate.
• Enhance HLB’s value to the client and promote the firm.
• Use communication tools to manage client expectations.

Working with Teammates and Managers – Management Responsibilities

• Exhibit flexibility and cooperation with teammates.
• Manage own work time and priorities and apply this to the project team.
• Understand a framework for resolving issues.
• Interface among principals, design/technical staff, and the business team as needed.

HLB’s Corporate Culture and Values – Responsibilities to HLB initiatives

• Contribute to procedures and environments in the best interest of the firm.
• Represent the firm professionally.
• Participate in initiatives such as Designing Our Future/HLB 10:10 Vision, C2Q initiatives.
• Look for opportunities to collaborate with other HLB offices on project, DOF, C2Q, and business workgroup avenues in meaningful ways.

Requirements

Skill Set

• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven technical skills appropriate to the work area
• Oral and written communication skills
• Computer programs: Revit, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite (including Acrobat, Photoshop and InDesign), AutoCAD, AGI or Visual or Elum Tools, Diva, Grasshopper, Ecotect, Radiance, Daysim, Rhino, Vision (as applicable)
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Team player, motivator, and dependable

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Theatrical Lighting or related field
• 2 to 4 years’ experience
• Certification in Lighting Design (e.g., LC) or related field or pursuing it
• LEED BD+C or pursuing certification
• IALD Associate level or higher or pursuing it
• Participation in industry-related professional organizations locally

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Architecture and Planning