Associate Designer, Lighting

The Associate Designer, Lighting will assist the Design Team in creating all lighting designs for Luce and Quantum projects. It is expected the Designer will create drawings, schedules, and specifications packages. The Designer may be responsible for communicating with the client from time to time, and understanding the project’s objectives. The Designer works with the design staff to develop project deliverables as detailed in the project description and contract.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Supports the design effort for projects

  • Supports the design implementation and lighting installation (per project scope)

  • Support development of and communicate lighting design concepts

  • Organize and produce design documents

  • Assist or direct in field implementation of lighting design when required

  • Interface with other disciplines throughout the various project phases as required

  • Research fixture information and lighting technologies in support of design effort

  • Work with supervisor in order to adhere to budget and schedule

  • Support mock-ups and presentations

  • Perform test and adjust tasks as needed

  • May independently design projects

  • Perform QAQC review on all project submittals and documents

  • Travel to project meetings as needed (Travel estimated at 35%)

  • Provide onsite technical support

  • Continue professional development and education for emerging lighting technologies and industry standards

Requirement Capabilities:

  • Theater, Film/TV, Theme Park, and/or Museum Design Experience

  • Possess a basic to advanced understanding of the electrical configuration of theatrical dimming systems and its control as well as LED/RGB infrastructure

  • Working knowledge of theatrical design and technical knowledge of specific discipline, including methods of construction

  • Working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of specific discipline products into an attraction, museum, or live event

  • Understanding of the creative process and the development of a creative design

  • Proficient in either Vectorworks or AutoCAD (Vectorworks Preferred)

  • Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings

  • 1+ years experience in in lighting design for attractions, museums, architecture, or live events

  • Ability to deliver on a project’s established scope, schedule and budget

  • Demonstrated commitment to on-going personal education

  • Understanding of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of design

  • Ability to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, holidays

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or G Suite

  • Possess excellent communication skills; highly motivated; can accept direction easily

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Desired Capabilities:

  • BA or MFA preferred (Theater, Art, Design, Architecture) or equivalent work experience. This includes lighting design for museums, attractions, retail spaces, restaurant spaces, display areas, landscape, facades and area development.

  • Experience with Revit/BIM 360

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator)

  • Experience with Lightwright

  • Experience with AGI 132

  • Experience with Slack

  • Fluency in Chinese or Spanish (written and spoken)

  • Ability to work closely with all relevant staff to prioritize, organize, instruct and problem-solve during installation, content integration and programming

The right candidate has strong organizational skills, ability to manage deadlines, prioritize and adjust as needed. Candidates will enjoy the challenge of designing custom lighting systems with existing and emerging technologies. You must have the ability to focus in a fast paced creative office. It’s important that you enjoy and/or have had experience working in entertainment, theme parks, museums, theater, or interactive experiences. Luce Group is a fast growing premiere lighting and control design firm; you’ll need to be game to help us grow and develop.

Luce Group is a global company with international projects. Successful candidates may be required to travel internationally and must be comfortable working closely with clients and vendors of different cultural backgrounds. Successful candidates must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions or obtain one within 6 weeks after employment.

This position is a Full Time Permanent opportunity for the right candidate. Employment opportunities are available for remote work in the Austin, TX, Orlando, FL, and Summit, NJ area and remote. FLSA Exempt. EOE.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to jobs@quantumcreativestudios.com.