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Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$70K - $85K/yr

General Summary The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical ... Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and ...

Lighting Designer III

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$84K - $106K/yr

Based on the position status, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a full ... We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk ...

Activations The designer will assist the design team in creating all lighting designs, based on ... This position is a remote position, with preference given to candidates living in CA, MA, NC, NY ...

Activations The designer will assist the design team in creating all lighting designs, based on ... This position is a remote position, with preference given to candidates living in CA, MA, NC, NY ...

We provide lighting and AV design services for museum exhibitions, theme parks, live events ... Activations The Associate AV Designer will assist project leads with producing detailed project ...

We provide lighting and AV design services for museum exhibitions, theme parks, live events ... Activations The Associate AV Designer will assist project leads with producing detailed project ...

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How much do home based remote lighting designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based remote 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 Home Based Remote Lighting Designer vs Freelance Lighting Consultant?

AspectHome Based Remote Lighting DesignerFreelance Lighting Consultant
CredentialsLighting design certifications, portfolioLighting knowledge, industry experience
Work EnvironmentHome office, remote collaborationClient sites, remote or on-site
Industry UsageArchitectural, interior, event lightingProject-based, client-specific advice

While both roles involve lighting expertise, a Home Based Remote Lighting Designer primarily creates lighting plans remotely for various projects, often with formal credentials. In contrast, a Freelance Lighting Consultant offers expert advice on lighting solutions, usually on a project basis, and may work on-site or remotely. The main difference lies in the scope of work and client interaction, with designers focusing on detailed plans and consultants providing strategic guidance.

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Infographic showing various Home Based Remote Lighting Designer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 7% Full Time, 51% Part Time, and 39% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,767 per year, or $35 per hour.
Lighting Designer

Lighting Designer

Ghafari Associates LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$70K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Job Description:

General Summary

The Lighting Designer, with some supervision from the Director of Electrical Engineering or senior staff, provides design, analysis and engineering for lighting, lighting control systems and circuiting for new construction and/or renovation of industrial and commercial structures in conformance to client requirements and applicable codes. The Lighting Designer will also provide the design and engineering to develop the construction documents for the installation, interconnection and control of lighting fixtures.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Possess / demonstrate the engineering knowledge and understanding to design, analyze, and engineer electrical systems for the installation, interconnection, and control of lighting systems, sizing of equipment, etc.
  • Review and/or establish project scope, electrical budget, design approach, and applicable constraints with the Project Manager or client as appropriate.
  • Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.
  • Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, lighting control systems, etc.
  • Possess / demonstrate the graphic ability to produce construction documents per company standards whether presenting mark-ups to CAD drafter or performing CAD drafting.
  • Communication and work with all other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
  • With assistance, edit and draft project specifications.
  • Conduct field measuring and checking at the project site.
  • Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
  • Review project submittals (shop drawings) for conformance with contract documents; specify action required for conformance.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

  • 5+ years related experience in the lighting design engineering field

Certification:

  • Lighting Certification (L.C). preferred

Skills/Competencies:

  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
  • Proficiency in AGI32 and ElumTools Lighting Design Software
  • Knowledge and application skills for design of facility lighting systems including lighting and power branch distribution
  • Bluebeam
  • BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Strong attention to detail

Benefits:

At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated aTop Workplace to Work, Crain'sCool Place to Work, and aBest and Brightestcompany to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, andportfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari's global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)
By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources
By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources
In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.
By email at hr@ghafari.com
If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC's policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.