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Liaison Technology Group

Lighting Designer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$25/hr

Lighting Designer Liaison Technology Group www.liaisontechgroup.com Location: Nashville, TN or Ft ... Partner with designers, architects, and project managers to ensure alignment between drawings ...

IA Interior Architects

Lighting Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

The Lighting Designer, working under the leadership of a more senior Lighting team member or Project Manager, designs and develops architectural lighting from schematic through construction documents.

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 ... Partner with designers, architects, and project managers to ensure alignment between drawings ...

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 ... Bachelor's degree or above in Lighting Design or Architectural Engineering or Architecture or ...

McFarland Johnson

Lighting Designer

Acton, MA

Support project managers in maintaining schedules, budgets, and deliverable quality. * Research ... Certified Lighting Designer (CLD), Lighting Certified (LC), Associate IALD, or progress toward ...

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 ... Partner with designers, architects, and project managers to ensure alignment between drawings ...

ISG

Lighting Designer

Mankato, MN · On-site

Lighting Designer Department: Electrical + Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Mankato ... Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high-quality design standards ...

SmartSource

Lighting Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

The Lighting Designer will work directly with sales, project managers, and clients to develop practical lighting solutions that align with event objectives and budgets while also serving as the lead ...

SmartSource

Lighting Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

The Lighting Designer will work directly with sales, project managers, and clients to develop practical lighting solutions that align with event objectives and budgets while also serving as the lead ...

ISG

Lighting Designer

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$65K - $130K/yr

Lighting Designer Department: Electrical + Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location ... Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high-quality design standards ...

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Lighting Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$40/hr

Work with company's internal designers, purchasing team, and project managers * Coordinate with ... Review and provide response to lighting submittals * Review and respond to request for information ...

Hilton Waikiki Beach

Lighting Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$40/hr

Work with company's internal designers, purchasing team, and project managers * Coordinate with ... Review and provide response to lighting submittals * Review and respond to request for information ...

SmartSource

Lighting Designer

Glendale Heights, IL · On-site

The Lighting Designer will work directly with sales, project managers, and clients to develop practical lighting solutions that align with event objectives and budgets while also serving as the lead ...

World Cafe Live

Lighting Designer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Lighting Designer A lighting designer at World Cafe Live offers a great opportunity for a talented ... Primary Duties * managing the house lighting systems * assisting touring crews with any of their ...

SmartSource

Lighting Designer

Glendale Heights, IL · On-site

The Lighting Designer will work directly with sales, project managers, and clients to develop practical lighting solutions that align with event objectives and budgets while also serving as the lead ...

Stanford Hotels

Lighting Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$40/hr

Work with company's internal designers, purchasing team, and project managers * Coordinate with ... Review and provide response to lighting submittals * Review and respond to request for information ...

HLB Lighting Design

Lighting Designer

Miami, FL · On-site

$68K - $73K/yr

Position is 70% designer / 30% project manager. Achieving Results - Project Responsibilities * Use ... Bachelor's degree or above in Lighting Design or Architectural Engineering or Architecture or ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager lighting designer in the United States is $116,016.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Lighting Designer vs Lighting Designer?

AspectManager Lighting DesignerLighting Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in lighting design, architecture, or related field; experience in project managementUsually holds a degree or certification in lighting design or related discipline
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, manages projects, coordinates with clients and vendorsFocuses on designing lighting schemes, creating plans, and collaborating with clients and architects
Industry UsageCommon in large-scale projects, theaters, and corporate settingsUsed across entertainment, architectural, and event industries

The main difference is that the Manager Lighting Designer oversees teams and manages projects, while the Lighting Designer focuses on creating lighting designs and plans. Both roles require relevant credentials, but the manager position involves leadership and coordination responsibilities.

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Lighting Designer

IA Interior Architects

San Francisco, CA

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Position: Lighting Designer
 
Please include a portfolio or work samples with your application. Experience and skills in Revit are a plus!
 

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers.  Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies.  As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.

Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert and entrepreneurial.  Joining our team requires skill, daring, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of interiors.  We are presently searching for a Lighting Designer for our San Francisco Studio.  The Lighting Designer, working under the leadership of a more senior Lighting team member or Project Manager, designs and develops architectural lighting from schematic through construction documents. May also be involved in design strategy and concept development depending on level of experience. 

Other responsibilities include:

  • Actively participates in and oversees the design, development and production of Lighting Designs
  • Prepares lighting plans, lighting schedules, specifications, sections, elevations and drawing packages
  • Creates innovative, creative and complete design concepts and may present to clients
  • May mentor the work of Junior and Intermediate Lighting Designers

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Industrial Design; equivalent experience may be substituted
  • 5+ years of experience or equivalent educational experience: architectural lighting design; custom light fixture design, detailing for lighting and 3D design/visualization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated competency in all phases of architectural lighting
  • Expert knowledge of working drawings and procedures
  • Knowledge of electrical principles as they relate to artificial lighting
  • Intermediate knowledge of lighting control systems, energy codes, and energy-efficient design principles
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively 

  • Intermediate presentation and graphic communication skills

As well as Advanced skills and/or knowledge in the following areas:

  • Knowledge of lighting products
  • Sketching and rendering skills
  • Revit skills, a plus
  • Lighting calc skills (AGI132, Elumtools or similiar)
  • Adobe Create Suite skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills

Please submit a portfolio or work examples with your application

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 annually, pending licensing, education, and industry experience.

Employment Type: Full Time Regular

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