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Senior Lighting Designer

Tucci Lighting, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Please email your cover letter and resume to michael@tuccilighting.com

Applicants submitted only via LinkedIn will not be considered.

Company Tucci Lighting is a premier lighting design firm looking for a Senior Lighting Designer to join our San Francisco studio. We are a compact team that believes light as a medium allows for support and enhancement of spaces in meaningful ways. We view collaboration as a way to harness the expertise required to succeed at each individual project.

Position Summary We are looking for an analytical and innovative individual who is inherently passionate about project management and lighting design. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership, project management, project-based workflow, and lighting design. The Senior Designer works to carry out Tucci Lighting’s design vision, facilitate and maintain client communication, manage the overall project initiatives, and oversee the internal project team.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership & mentoring to internal project team members

Assume responsibility for familiarizing new team members with project processes and procedures

Collaborate with the principal to establish personal development objectives for team members

Ability to manage 1−2 direct reports

Clear level of professionalism as a representative of Tucci and a team leader

Delegate work among team members while communicating clarity of tasks and expectations

Ability to roll up sleeves and step in where needed to get the job done

Lead client communication

Attend design meetings, site visits, and focusing appointments

Take ownership of the team's effort to produce documentation with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness

Maintain knowledge/awareness of the contracted scope

Managing multiple projects simultaneously (10-15 concurrently)

Provide prompt billings based on deliverables

Review invoices for accuracy and completeness

Produce and oversee the overall project schedule and budget

Outline project scope, monitor progress, and establish a cadence of deliverables, which includes writing comprehensive project proposals and additional service requests

Maintain project management software for respective projects

Anticipate workload across their project portfolio, including participation in monthly projected forecasting

Indicate to the Principal and Director of Operations when additional services are required

Provide input to the Principal and Director of Operations to streamline workflow and efficiency

Maintain and help to improve upon the studio's standards for deliverables, workflows and internal processes

Create designs and documentation from concept through construction administration, either individually or by managing the project team

Produce AutoCAD and/or Revit drawings

Write specifications and perform lighting calculations

Produce lighting control design (Lutron Homeworks or equal)

Create and deliver client presentations and renderings

Develop technical mounting details and lighting mock-ups

Interface with local sales representatives for current lighting equipment

Attend lighting focus at project completion, often after hours

Responsible for Submittals, RFIs, and shop drawing review.

Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and building certifications (LEED, WELL, Living Building)

Bring mature thinking to propose streamlined communication between team members & outside relationships

Coordination with multiple disciplines, including Landscape Architects, Electrical Engineers, AV/Low Voltage designers, contractors, and subcontractors

Qualifications

5−10 years of experience in the field of lighting design, interior design, architecture or like field

Detail-oriented, with a team-oriented approach to achieving goals and deliverables

Motivated to work both collaboratively and alone

Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively transmit complex thoughts and strategies into simple, actionable recommendations

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe CS Suite, Microsoft Office, Revit, and working knowledge of AGi32 (required)

Experience with SketchUp and 3D modeling (preferred but not required)

Undergraduate degree in Architectural Lighting Design, Architecture, or Interior Design

Pay Range

Salary $90k - $120k commensurate with experience

This is a full-time, exempt position, working on average 40 hours per week

This is a hybrid position - part-time in office, part-time remote. Remote schedule is agreed upon at hire and may need to be modified as work dictates.

Availability when working remotely must be M-F 9 am-6 pm PDT

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

401(k) plan with matching

New Child Bonding Time

Professional Training and Membership Benefit

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