The Topline:

We're currently looking for some amazing lighting designers for our lighting design showroom in Chantilly, Virginia.

Dominion Lighting, a newly rebranded arm of Dominion Electric Supply Company, A Division of Border States, is a high-end lighting design resource and retailer with two award-winning showrooms in Northern Virginia. Offering far more than just fixtures, Dominion's locations feature state-of-the-art displays that show lighting as a fundamental design element with the power to calm, invigorate, and inspire. We know that it’s not just about a fixture but how it makes you feel at home.

Our newly renovated showroom/studio in Chantilly offers more than just the opportunity to touch, feel, and understand the scale of fixtures. The wholly reimagined experience immerses our clientele you in a best-in-class environment with our design experts, like you, to learn about lighting color, intensity, and smart controls.

Great candidates have a background and/or degree in design, are comfortable with high-end builder and retail clientele, and are passionate about the impact of great design (and lighting) on our lives. Since we're forging a new path with our brand, every team member is invited and encouraged to seek and discover new and better ways to deliver extraordinary design experiences to our clientele. Curious about the opportunity? Feel free to reach out, and we'd be happy to set up a call or visit our space.

Job Summary

Proficient in lighting design, specification, and limited layout for residential and light commercial projects. While focused on smaller-scale projects and individual retail customers within the showroom, the lighting designer occasionally meets with the customer/electrician/builder offsite (at job sites, builders’ offices, etc.) for larger-scale projects. Comfortable working during a project's schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phases while readily involving more senior members of the team for complex or technically challenging components. The designer’s expertise in specifying, coordinating, and arranging lighting elements (indoor and outdoor) will be relied upon for the project's scope, and they will be comfortable balancing design needs for the client with profitability goals for the company.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Works independently and collaboratively to research and provide creative lighting design and specification recommendations.
Organizes, plans, and coordinates with the builder/design team to schedule installation and completion of lighting projects, working closely with the warehouse team(s) and other relevant personnel to ensure fulfillment/delivery.
Establishes goals and priorities, including profitability, for all secured and/or assigned projects.
Monitors performance from vendors and alerts of potential problems.
Monitors the order, charges, and releases of lighting and controls; advises the contractor(s) of essential scheduling details, as necessary.
Handles correspondence, prioritizes and executes good judgment, and demonstrates initiative and tact with customers and vendors on all levels.
Initiates return authorizations (RGAs), debit, and claim processes, works closely with the Order Fulfillment Specialist (OFS) team to ensure satisfactory order delivery, and troubleshoots as needed.
Visits customer and/or builder job sites/homes to provide accurate and timely project completion as needed.
Markets to current and new prospects by attending trade and business networking functions.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with current and prospective clientele during regular work hours.
Works with teammates, administrative, and support staff to ensure that orders are processed efficiently and correctly.

Non-essential functions

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate, such as advising the purchasing team on stock and display purchases, determining retail displays and fixture arrangements, and ensuring that the showroom environment is well-maintained and on-brand.

Qualifications

Proficiency in guiding clientele in a retail showroom through fixture selection, as well as a comfort level in limited layout and lighting specification for larger-scale projects in both residential and light commercial markets.
Knowledge of lighting product lines and current design trends.
A four-year degree in design, sales, marketing, and/or business administration is preferred.
A minimum of two years of prior work experience is preferred, and a good knowledge of interior design, lighting, finishes, and client management is ideal.
Must be able to read, write, and speak in English.
Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Internet, Email, and SAP software.

Competencies

Good interpersonal and persuasive skills.
Constructive thinking and innovative problem-solving to ensure that customer needs are satisfied.
Ability to define and communicate processes effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to work autonomously.
Good project management and scheduling skills.
Is detail-oriented, accurate, organized, and flexible.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills, including competence, accuracy, responsiveness, and engagement.
Ability to perform all aspects of the job as accurately, efficiently, and safely as possible.

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Lighting Designer