Lighting Designer Job at LEO A DALY in Minneapolis

Overview

LEO A DALY is a leader in the design of the built environment dedicated to transforming the human experience through the power of design. For more than 100 years, we’ve created places that inspire wonder, connect communities and enable great things. Our creative teams combine planning, architecture, engineering, interiors and program management to deliver truly integrated design.

We are a diverse collection of inventive problem solvers united by a passion for great design.

We own the impact of our work, socially, economically and environmentally. In collaboration with our clients and each other, we create innovative, thoughtful and sustainable solutions to the urgent challenges that face our world.

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Responsibilities

Lighting Designers are responsible for creating unique lighting solutions to complex architectural projects during all phases of multiple simultaneous projects.  Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature with Engineers, Architects, Interior Designers, and other members of the design team.  Work includes a wide range of moderately complex duties under general guidance and minimal supervision from Senior Professionals.  Independent judgment is required on work details.  Assignments will include developing and presenting conceptual lighting design direction, validating the lighting design concept through computer aided visualizations and calculations, developing details to ensure the integration of lighting within the architectural environment, preparing cost estimates, and producing deliverable drawing sets for site plans, lighting plans, schedules, details, lighting control schedules and sequences of operation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Establishes, designs, and specifies project-appropriate architectural lighting design requirements.
• Plans and directs the work of Lighting Designers, Electrical EITs and Designers in the creation of Electrical Lighting Contract Documents.
• Independently attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development.
• Leads the execution of site investigations and observations.
• Prepares narratives, reports, calculations, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
• Performs cross-discipline discussions and coordination.
• Assists with reviews of electrical lighting contract documents for quality and compliance with code and program requirements.
• Participates in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFI’s, solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess general conformance with the design concept.
• Mentors and encourages the development of junior professionals and designers.
• Assists with marketing and business development activities including building relationship with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
• Travel for marketing and project-related activities will be required.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Architectural Lighting Design or Architectural Engineering with an electrical/lighting emphasis.
• Minimum 4 years as lead architectural lighting designer, 8 years total architectural lighting design experience on a wide variety of projects within the A/E industry.
• Preferred Certifications: CLD, IALD, LC, PE or design related professional licensure.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards.
• Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets in Revit.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency using 3D modeling software such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Rhino, Grasshopper, DIVA, Climate Studio.
• Building energy code analysis software such as COMcheck preferred.
• Lighting simulation analysis software, such as Iray or AGi32.  Knowledge of LightStanza or ElumTools for REVIT is a plus. 
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.
• Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems.  Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

EEO Information

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at Recruiting@LEOADALY.com . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.