Lighting Design Professional at NAC Architecture

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

116000.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lighting Design Concepts, Luminaire Selection, Lighting Controls, Energy Code Analysis, Lighting Documentation, Design Collaboration, Product Research, Field Observations, Submittal Reviews, RFI Management, Budget Management, Schedule Management, AGi32, Dialux, Visual, Revit Documentation

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Description Lighting Design Professional – Illuminate Experiences, Shape Environments Who We Are At NAC, we design environments where people and communities thrive. Our integrated design approach brings together architecture, interiors, engineering, and lighting to create thoughtful, human-centered spaces. Our lighting designers are key contributors—using light as both a technical and expressive design tool to enhance experience, performance, and wellbeing. About the Role We’re seeking a Lighting Design Professional who brings both technical expertise and creative curiosity to our multidisciplinary teams. This role supports a wide range of project types and scales, collaborating closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, and clients to translate design vision into integrated lighting solutions. What You’ll Do • Develop interior and exterior lighting concepts that support design intent, user experience, and project goals. • Select luminaires, lighting controls, and systems; perform lighting calculations and energy code analysis. • Produce lighting documentation including fixture layouts, control zoning, specifications, and calculations. • Collaborate as an integrated member of the design team, contributing ideas and technical insight throughout all project phases. • Research products, materials, and installation methods; coordinate with manufacturers and representatives. • Perform field observations and support reports related to existing lighting and control systems. • Support bidding and construction administration through submittal reviews, RFIs, and site observations. • Ensure lighting solutions align with budget, schedule, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements. Requirements What You Bring • Strong understanding of how lighting integrates with architecture, interiors, landscape, and construction. • Ability to communicate lighting concepts clearly through diagrams, graphics, and written documentation. • Knowledge of lighting technologies, controls, daylighting strategies, and energy performance. • Experience with lighting design software such as AGi32, Dialux, Visual, or similar tools. • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and offices. • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and budget expectations. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Electrical Engineering, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Theater Design, or related field. • 6+ years of professional lighting design experience in the A/E/C industry. • Experience with a range of project types including education, healthcare, and civic environments. • Proficiency with Revit documentation and Bluebeam preferred. • Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus. • Professional certifications (CLD, LC, LEED AP, WELL AP) a plus. Why NAC At NAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative, design-driven firm that values curiosity, expertise, and shared purpose. We offer the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with integrated teams across multiple offices, and contribute to environments that positively impact communities. Ready to Illuminate What’s Next? If you’re passionate about using light to enhance the built environment and want to grow within a collaborative, forward-thinking design firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape meaningful experiences through light.

Responsibilities

The professional will develop interior and exterior lighting concepts, select luminaires and controls, perform necessary calculations, and produce detailed lighting documentation for projects. They will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases, ensuring solutions meet design intent, performance goals, and regulatory requirements.