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Lighting Designer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

As a Lighting Designer you will be supporting the design team and projects in all aspects and ... Technically document and detail design documents using Revit and AutoCAD * Use Adobe Creative Suite ...

W3Global Inc.

Lighting Designer

El Cajon, CA · Hybrid

$80K - $120K/yr

Lighting Designer Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (2 days onsite) Location: El Cajon, CA Job ... Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, AGI32, Visual Lighting Design tools, Design Master, Energy Pro, and ...

Legence

Lighting Designer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$72K - $88K/yr

As a Lighting Designer you will be supporting the design team and projects in all aspects and ... Working knowledge with AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, Indesign, and photoshop * Basic working knowledge of ...

Americas Region

Lighting Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As lighting designers, we use the medium of light to shape and influence how people interact with ... Work on projects using 3D AutoCAD and Revit * Lighting and controls design for a variety of project ...

Stanford Hotels

Lighting Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$40 - $43/hr

Pay Range: $40.00-$43.00, overtime eligible The Lighting Designer will support the Director of ... PowerPoint * Fluent in AutoCAD 2021 or newer * Fluent in software: * Adobe Acrobat * Bluebeam

Arup

Lighting Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As lighting designers, we use the medium of light to shape and influence how people interact with ... Work on projects using 3D AutoCAD and Revit * Lighting and controls design for a variety of project ...

Lighting Practice

A Senior Lighting Designer will work on a variety of projects with a Principal and other Lighting ... Basic experience with Revit/AutoCAD * Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft ...

Clark Nexsen

Lighting Designer

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Create lighting layouts and details in Revit and/or AutoCAD * Support the preparation of specifications, schedules, and lighting control strategies * Coordinate with architects, interior designers ...

Ghafari Associates LLC

Lighting Designer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

General Summary The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical ... Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD * Proficiency in AGI32 and ElumTools Lighting Design ...

HLB Lighting Design

Lighting Designer

Miami, FL · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Position is 70% designer / 30% project manager. Achieving Results - Project Responsibilities * Use ... Revit, Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Suite including Acrobat, Photoshop and InDesign, AutoCAD ...

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How much do autocad lighting designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for autocad lighting designer in the United States is $72,767.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Autocad Lighting Designer vs Lighting Technician?

AspectAutocad Lighting DesignerLighting Technician
CredentialsLighting design certifications, AutoCAD proficiencyLighting installation and maintenance certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, client meetings, project planningConstruction sites, installation sites, maintenance areas
Industry UsageArchitectural, commercial, entertainment projectsConstruction, event setups, maintenance

Autocad Lighting Designers focus on creating lighting plans using AutoCAD, emphasizing design and visualization. Lighting Technicians implement and maintain lighting systems on-site. While both roles require knowledge of lighting, the designer concentrates on planning, whereas the technician handles installation and upkeep.

Are Autocad Lighting Designers in demand?

Autocad Lighting Designers are in demand in the architecture and engineering industries, especially as building projects require specialized lighting plans. Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of lighting standards increase employability, with opportunities available in design firms, construction companies, and consulting agencies.

What qualifications do I need to be an Autocad Lighting Designer?

To become an AutoCAD Lighting Designer, you typically need a bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or a related field, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and lighting design software. Strong knowledge of electrical systems, lighting principles, and relevant codes is also important, along with good visualization and communication skills.

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Infographic showing various Autocad Lighting Designer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,767 per year, or $35 per hour.

Lighting Designer

El Segundo, CA • On-site

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Nonresidential Building Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Job description

Position Overview:

CMTA Lighting, a Business Unit of CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, seeks an enthusiastic and creative Lighting Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have recent architectural lighting design training, or lighting adjacent design training (interiors / architecture / landscape architecture / theatrical lighting) and 2 – 3 years of professional lighting experience. Successful candidate will have knowledge of Revit and AGI. 

Role Responsibilities:

As a Lighting Designer you will be supporting the design team and projects in all aspects and phases. You will work alongside the design team in preparing documentation to present lighting, testing and validating the design with mock-ups and calculations, and having a key role executing technical documentation. While primarily a supportive role you will be expected to offer design input and owning a space in the growing studio. 

In your role, you will:

  • Assist in preparing clear and dynamically illustrated lighting design presentations
  • Engage in studio processes to develop innovative lighting concepts and designs tailored to client requirements
  • Technically document and detail design documents using Revit and AutoCAD
  • Use Adobe Creative Suite to present ideas, produce detailed lighting plans, and documentation for projects
  • Utilize AGI to photometrically model and test designs
  • Build mock-ups to test lighting conditions and evaluate project materials
  • Grow your technical skills and augment your professional capabilities
  • Conduct on-site evaluations to assess existing lighting conditions and make recommendations for improvement
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design is required 

 

Experience:

  • 2-5 years of hands-on experience in lighting design
  • Proficiency in Revit and AGI software is required
  • Working knowledge with AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, Indesign, and photoshop 
  • Basic working knowledge of Architectural details related to lighting 
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating a creative application of light in space
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Exuberant enthusiasm for lighting and the built environment

 

Salary: $72,000 - 88,000. This role is bonus eligible.

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