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EXP

Associate Lighting Designer

Maitland, FL · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Be our next Associate Lighting Designer! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the Lighting Design team working on Transportation, Cultural, Hospitality, Gaming ...

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Associate Lighting Designer

Maitland, FL

$90K - $120K/yr

Be our next Associate Lighting Designer! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the Lighting Design team working on Transportation, Cultural, Hospitality, Gaming ...

Ghafari Associates LLC

Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

General Summary The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical ... Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to ...

HLB Lighting Design

Lighting Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$76K - $81K/yr

Position is 70% designer / 30% project manager. Achieving Results - Project Responsibilities * Use ... Associate/Principal. * Begins to understand how to apply authorized scope of work to tasks and meet ...

McFarland Johnson

Lighting Designer

Acton, MA

Certified Lighting Designer (CLD), Lighting Certified (LC), Associate IALD, or progress toward professional certification is a plus. Core Technical Skills * Architectural lighting design and ...

Ghafari Associates LLC

Lighting Designer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

General Summary The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical ... Strong attention to detail Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly ...

Ghafari Associates LLC

Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$70K - $85K/yr

General Summary The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical ... Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to ...

HLB Lighting Design

Lighting Designer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$76K - $81K/yr

Position is 70% designer / 30% project manager. Achieving Results - Project Responsibilities * Use ... Associate/Principal. * Begins to understand how to apply authorized scope of work to tasks and meet ...

HLB Lighting Design

Lighting Designer

Miami, FL · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Position is 70% designer / 30% project manager. Achieving Results - Project Responsibilities * Use ... Associate/Principal. * Begins to understand how to apply authorized scope of work to tasks and meet ...

George Sexton Associates, LLC

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Senior Lighting Designer - Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Senior Lighting Designer George Sexton Associates (GSA) is seeking to hire a creative, knowledgeable Senior Lighting Designer to add to our collaborative design team at both our DC and NYC offices.

George Sexton Associates, LLC

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Senior Lighting Designer - Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Senior Lighting Designer George Sexton Associates (GSA) is seeking to hire a creative, knowledgeable Senior Lighting Designer to add to our collaborative design team at both our DC and NYC offices.

HLB Lighting Design

Senior Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $91K/yr

As a designer, taking the design intent and turning it into the work product. 20% designer, 80 ... Reviews monthly fee drafts with Project Manager/Associate/Principal * Understands how to apply ...

McClure Engineering

Lighting Designer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

An associate degree from an accredited technical institution or college is required; a bachelor ... lighting. · Experience in Revit and Auto CAD. · Experience in AGI32 or Elum Tools. · Proven ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate lighting designer in the United States is $58,560.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Lighting Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Lighting Designer, you need a solid understanding of lighting design principles, electrical systems, and a relevant degree or technical training in theater, architecture, or lighting design. Familiarity with lighting control consoles, CAD software (such as AutoCAD or Vectorworks), and visualization tools is typically required. Creativity, strong communication, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for collaborating with design teams and translating artistic visions into practical solutions. These skills ensure effective project execution, aesthetic impact, and safety in diverse performance or architectural environments.

What are Associate Lighting Designers?

Associate Lighting Designers are professionals who assist the lead Lighting Designer in developing and implementing the lighting vision for theatre, film, television, or live events. Their responsibilities often include creating lighting plots, managing equipment, coordinating with production teams, and ensuring the lighting design is executed correctly. They may also handle technical aspects, supervise crew members, and step in for the lead designer when needed. This role requires both creative and technical skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Lighting Designers when working on large-scale productions?

Associate Lighting Designers on large-scale productions often face challenges such as coordinating with multiple departments, managing rapid changes during technical rehearsals, and ensuring the lead designer's vision is executed accurately within tight timelines. They must also adapt to evolving production needs and troubleshoot unexpected technical issues. Effective communication, flexibility, and strong organizational skills are crucial for navigating these high-pressure environments and contributing to a successful show.
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Associate Lighting Designer

EXP

Maitland, FL • On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description


At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Associate Lighting Designer!
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Lighting Design team working on Transportation, Cultural, Hospitality, Gaming, Entertainment and Healthcare projects, based in any of our U.S. offices.
What this job's skill set and responsibilities looks like:
  • Proficiency in the basic skills of Lighting Designer.
  • Ability to provide creatively successful designs that meet the artistic requirements.
  • Provides direct client interface.
  • Presents Lighting Design to client and design team.
  • Ability to direct and mentor Lighting Designer staff.
  • Ability to coordinate with other disciplines.
  • Ability to direct programming staff during commissioning to achieve creative intent.
  • Ability to offer creative problem solving to challenging issues.
  • Thorough knowledge of REVIT preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of Adobe software specifically, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Thorough knowledge of local and national building codes related to lighting applicable to project and ability to ensure that said codes are adhered to throughout the design process.
  • Thorough knowledge of architectural drawing standards and construction methods.
  • Thorough knowledge of lighting drawing standards required to produce construction documents.
  • Thorough knowledge of both theatrical and architectural lighting control systems and appropriate use of each.
  • Thorough knowledge of sustainable lighting design practices.
  • Thorough knowledge of LEED standards and requirements related to lighting design.
  • Thorough knowledge of daylighting means and methods.
  • Provides Project Management for Lighting Design projects ensuring financial success.
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required by project.

What your experience looks like
  • 8+ years of professional experience
  • BA, BFA, BAE or MFA with an emphasis in Lighting Design.
  • Design IALD membership preferred.
  • REVIT MEP and Auto CAD Proficiency required.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
About Us
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.
About the Team
EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

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