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Liaison Technology Group

Lighting Designer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Lighting Designer Liaison Technology Group www.liaisontechgroup.com Location: Nashville, TN or Ft ... * Assist in compiling outline and final specifications across project phases * Coordinate ...

Liaison Technology Group

Lighting Designer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Lighting Designer Liaison Technology Group www.liaisontechgroup.com Location: Nashville, TN or Ft ... * Assist in compiling outline and final specifications across project phases * Coordinate ...

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What does an assistant lighting designer do?

As an Assistant Lighting Designer, your daily activities may include helping to draft lighting plots, creating paperwork, attending production meetings, and assisting with the setup and focus of lighting fixtures. You’ll regularly collaborate with Lighting Designers, stage managers, electricians, and other production staff to ensure the lighting plan is executed accurately. During rehearsals and performances, you may troubleshoot technical issues and update design documents as needed. The role can be both creative and hands-on, often requiring flexibility to accommodate rehearsal schedules and production deadlines.

What is an assistant lighting designer?

An Assistant Lighting Designer supports the Lighting Designer in planning, setting up, and executing lighting for theatrical productions, concerts, events, or film and television. They assist with preparing lighting plots, selecting equipment, programming lighting consoles, and coordinating with other production team members. Their role ensures that the lighting design is properly implemented, troubleshooting technical issues, and making adjustments as needed during rehearsals and performances.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant lighting designer?

To thrive as an Assistant Lighting Designer, you need a solid understanding of lighting design principles, basic electrical knowledge, and often a degree in theatre, production, or a related field. Familiarity with lighting design software like Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and lighting control systems (such as ETC or GrandMA) is commonly required. Strong collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills help you work effectively with designers, directors, and technical crews. These skills are crucial for translating creative visions into safe, technically feasible lighting solutions on time and within budget.

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Lighting Designer

Liaison Technology Group

Nashville, TN • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Lighting Designer

Liaison Technology Group
www.liaisontechgroup.com

Location: Nashville, TN or Ft. Myers, FL

About the Role

Liaison Technology Group designs lighting and control systems that elevate how people experience their homes and workplaces. We are seeking a Lighting Designer who blends creative vision with technical precision—someone who understands how lighting impacts mood, function, and architecture, and can translate that vision into well-coordinated specifications.


This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys collaborating with architects and project teams, refining details, and growing into expanded responsibility and leadership within lighting and control design.


Responsibilities: 

Lighting Design & Specification

  • Develop lighting designs and coordinated specifications for residential and commercial projects
  • Translate design intent into detailed lighting and lighting control documentation
  • Select fixtures, controls, and materials that align with architectural vision, performance goals, and budget
  • Prepare detailed lighting specifications with minimal supervision

Design Collaboration

  • Partner with designers, architects, and project managers to ensure alignment between drawings, schedules, and specifications
  • Assist in compiling outline and final specifications across project phases
  • Coordinate specifications with consultants, agencies, and internal project teams
  • Review and respond to submittals, substitutions, and shop drawings to ensure design integrity

Technical & Creative Support

  • Maintain working knowledge of lighting technologies, fixtures, and control systems
  • Provide guidance on lighting control strategies, dimming, scenes, and system capabilities
  • Support troubleshooting and design refinement for both simple and complex lighting systems
  • Evaluate contractor change orders related to lighting design

Design Leadership & Growth

  • Research and recommend new lighting products, materials, and emerging technologies
  • Stay current with industry trends, codes, and best practices
  • Mentor team members on lighting design standards, documentation, and workflows
  • Identify opportunities to improve design and specification processes, including software and tools

Qualifications:

  • 1–3+ years of lighting design and/or specification experience
  • Proficiency in lighting design and documentation software
  • Strong understanding of architectural drawings and construction methods
  • Experience with modern lighting technologies and control systems
  • Working knowledge of Lutron lighting controls
  • Strong visual, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Preferred Qualifications

  • Lighting industry certifications such as LC (Lighting Certified), IALD, CLD, or NCQLP
  • Knowledge of Crestron, Lutron, or Control 4 Systems
  • Experience designing lighting for high-end residential or commercial environments
  • Familiarity with sustainability, energy codes, and performance-driven design

Why Liaison

  • Creative, collaborative design culture
  • Opportunity to shape lighting experiences that truly wow clients
  • Clear growth path in responsibility, influence, and compensation
  • Projects that value thoughtful design—not cookie-cutter solutions

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.