CannonDesign

CannonDesign

Lighting Designer III

Chicago, IL; Houston, TX · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$74k-$92kDetected 18 hours ago
Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic DesignExcelAutoCADElectrical EngineeringControlsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeRevit

About the role

  • Work with junior staff to assign tasks on projects.
  • Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
  • Coordinate lighting documentation with associated trades.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Independently develop basic to moderately complex construction documents and specifications of lighting and control systems. Work with junior staff to assign tasks on projects.
  • Understand integrated design and project deliverables, including deliverables associated with architecture, engineering, and related trades. Coordinate lighting documentation with associated trades.
  • 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.
  • Analyze lighting and engineering documents and layout systems in regards to components and parts.
  • Research and respond to design issues.

Requirements

  • Must be willing to perform overtime work and be willing to travel.
  • Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related degree.
  • Must have strong communication, teamwork and collaboration and problem-solving skills as well as an ability to engage effectively with teammates and clients.
  • Proficiency in graphic design and image editing software (Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Familiarity with Energy Analysis Software (Comcheck) and code-required documentation (ex: California Title-24 Energy Compliance).

Nice to have

  • LC/CLD credential, current registered member of IALD, IESNA or other professional lighting memberships preferred.
  • LEED AP, WELL, or other sustainable certification preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, PPT required.
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam, Teams, Trello, Procore + Miro preferred.

Skills

  • This position may be filled in the Chicago and Houston offices.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position is $73,800 to $92,200 annually.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Design lighting and control systems for healthcare, education and commercial clients.

Company info

  • 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.
  • We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction).
  • Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law

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