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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 ...

MG Engineering

Lighting Designer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description The Lighting Designer is a trusted member of the project team ... Proven time management ability: able to manage strict timelines with multiple projects to meet ...

HKA Enterprises

Lighting Designer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... organized Lighting Designer to formulate and design outdoor lighting plans for residential ... Manage customer complaints and find practical resolutions in a professional manner * Balance and ...

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 ... Project Manager or client as appropriate. * Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.

MGE LDC

Lighting Designer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Description: The Lighting Designer is a trusted member of the project team, working under the ... Proven time management ability: able to manage strict timelines with multiple projects to meet ...

McFarland-Johnson Inc

Lighting Designer

Acton, MA · On-site

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

Gallaudet

Lighting Designer

Center, TX · On-site

$18.40/hr

Lighting Designer Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Pay Type: Hourly Exempt Status: No ... Demonstrate strong management skills * Knowledge and understanding of high school students (9th ...

Gallaudet University

Lighting Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.40/hr

Lighting Designer Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Pay Type: Hourly Exempt Status: No ... Demonstrate strong management skills * Knowledge and understanding of high school students (9th ...

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 ... Project Manager or client as appropriate. * Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule.

Oral Roberts University

Lighting Designer

Tulsa, OK · On-site

OVERVIEW - FULL TIME Lighting design and implementation for ORU concerts and events. Responsible ... Assists the Production Director and the Production Manager on special projects. Assists other ...

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As of Aug 11, 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

HLB Lighting Design

Culver City, CA • On-site

$76K - $81K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 hours ago

Job description

Description
Supports the work of 1 or more team members and displays judgement and independent thinking in the design process. Position is 70% designer / 30% project manager.
Achieving Results - Project Responsibilities
  • Use critical thinking and discretion in assessing specific project needs and communicating effectively to the project manager.
  • Begin to familiarize/learn the process for reviewing monthly fee drafts with Project Manager/Associate/Principal.
  • Begins to understand how to apply authorized scope of work to tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Assist in managing agendas, meeting minutes, and regular project status communications to build knowledge in these areas.
  • Work independently on specific scopes of a project like calculations or documentation.
  • Supports the team to produce work efficiently and profitably.
  • Assists the project manager in creating labor hour budgets for projects. Working with Clients - Client Responsibilities
  • Develop good client and/or related business relationships.
  • Enhance HLB's value to the client and promote the firm.
  • Use communication tools to manage client expectations.

Working with Clients - Client Responsibilities
  • Starts to develop good client and/or related business relationships - working well with their equal at other firms
  • Enhance HLB's value to the client and promote the firm
  • Uses communication tools to manage client expectations

Working with Teammates and Managers - Management Responsibilities
  • Exhibit flexibility and cooperation with teammates.
  • Manage own work time and priorities and show ability to also do this with the project team.
  • Understand good framework for resolving issues.
  • Interface among the principals, design/technical staff and business team as needed.

HLB's Corporate Culture and Values - Responsibilities to HLB initiatives
  • Participation in and contribution to procedures and environment that are in the best interest of the firm.
  • Represent the firm in a professional manner.
  • Participation in Designing Our Future/HLB 10:10 Vision, C2Q initiatives.
  • Reinforce HLB values - Artistry, Curiosity, Balance, Integrity, Legacy.
  • Look for opportunities to collaborate with other HLB offices on project, DOF, C2Q, business workgroup avenues in a meaningful way.

Requirements
Skill Set
  • Excellent Organizational skills
  • Proven technical skills appropriate to work area
  • Oral and written skills
  • Computer programs: Revit, Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Suite including Acrobat, Photoshop and InDesign, AutoCAD, AGI or Visual or Elum Tools, Diva, Grasshopper, Ecotect, Radiance, Daysim, Rhino, Radiance, Vision - as applicable to their role or business group
  • Ability to prioritize / time management skills
  • Self-motivated and self-directed
  • Team player
  • Motivator
  • Dependable

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or above in Lighting Design or Architectural Engineering or Architecture or Interior Design or Theatrical Lighting or related education and experience
  • 2 to 4 years' experience
  • Certification in Lighting Design (e.g. LC) or certification related to their field / degree or endeavoring to obtain it.
  • LEED BD+C or endeavors to achieve
  • IALD Associate level or above or endeavoring to obtain it.
  • Participate in industry related professional organizations locally

Compensation
$76,400 to $81,200
The final agreed upon compensation is based on cost of living, individual education, qualifications, and experience.
Benefit Clause: Includes but not limited to Medical, Dental & Vision plans, flexible spending account, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, holidays, and paid time off.

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