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Lighting Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

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 ...

Work under the guidance of more-senior staff, as well as working independently, to support design ... Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) through IALD * Master's degree in Architectural Lighting or ...

Sr. Lighting Designer About Us At AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting ...

Sr. Designer (Lighting)

Monrovia, CA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Sr. Lighting Designer About Us At AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting ...

Work under the guidance of more-senior staff, as well as working independently, to support design ... Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) through IALD * Master's degree in Architectural Lighting or ...

Work under the guidance of more-senior staff, as well as working independently, to support design ... Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) through IALD * Master's degree in Architectural Lighting or ...

Sr. Lighting Designer About Us At AlfaTech we believe in more than just engineering solutions; we believe in promoting a culture of agility, collaboration, and inclusion. As a leading consulting ...

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The Junior Lighting Designer collaborates with project managers, senior lighting designers and ... assist with the development of effective design solutions that are informed by budget and ...

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The Junior Lighting Designer collaborates with project managers, senior lighting designers and ... assist with the development of effective design solutions that are informed by budget and ...

TITLE Concept Lighting Designer LOCATION Orlando, FL GENERAL AOA is seeking a creative ... Assist in producing drawings and documentation for fabrication and installation teams. • ...

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How much do senior assistant lighting designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior assistant lighting designer in the United States is $67,425.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Assistant Lighting Designer vs Lighting Designer?

AspectSenior Assistant Lighting DesignerLighting Designer
CredentialsRelevant certifications, experience in lighting designSimilar certifications, more project responsibility
Work EnvironmentAssist in projects, support senior staffLead lighting projects, client interaction
Industry UsageSupporting roles in theater, film, architecturePrimary role in designing lighting schemes

The main difference is that a Senior Assistant Lighting Designer supports and assists in lighting projects, often working under a Lighting Designer, while a Lighting Designer takes the lead in creating and implementing lighting plans. The Senior Assistant role is more focused on supporting tasks, whereas the Lighting Designer has greater responsibility for project outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Senior Assistant Lighting Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,425 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

$70K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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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.