GGLD LIGHTING DESIGN, INC. is an award winning, Chicago based Architectural Lighting design Firm with national projects in hospitality, restaurants, hotels, corporate, libraries, retail, and museums. Founded in 2010, GGLD is a women owned business with a highly skilled and collaborative team that mentors’ designers at all levels.
You, as a lighting designer, must be creative and dynamic, with a love for detail and a desire to be a team player as well as work independently. Ideally, you would bring professional experience from an independent lighting consultancy, interior design, or architecture firm. 1-2 years professional experience is desirable.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Lighting Design, Theatrical Lighting, Interior Design, Architecture, or Architectural Engineering
- Highly skilled at Revit (this is a MUST) and AutoCAD
- MS office (Power Point, Excel, and Word).
- AGi32 (lighting calculation software)
- Adobe Suite (InDesign and photoshop)
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Ability to work on multiple projects and manage workload to meet project deadlines
- Excellent spoken and written communications skills
Responsibilities include:
- Assist on design and drafting of lighting layouts, lighting control systems, and calculations
- Fixture specifications and design of renderings
- Preparation of documents and reports from concept design through advanced technical design documentation
- Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals
- Visit job site to walk-though and verify existing conditions and observe construction progress
- Communicate with clients and reps directly, creating a positive project experience
Benefits:
- 401K
- 401K Matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid Time off
- Profession Development Mentorship
This is a great opportunity for a candidate to enhance their professional skills alongside two talented Principal Designer each with 30+ years of experience. If you are a client-focused, and experienced designer who approaches assignments in an enthusiastic manner, we’d like to hear from you.