Early Career Lighting Designer

Description

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Assist with performing basic professional lighting design work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, layout, and systems to determine conformance with applicable standards and codes.
• Assist with basic technical assistance on various design, installation, and integration issues relating to creating state of the art lighting design that is innovative and inspiring, developing luminaire and controls specifications, applying daylighting/harvesting, and creating spaces that impact building capabilities, ambiance, safety, and security.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Assist with generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, artistic renderings, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Under general supervision, provides technical support for project designers with the production of lighting projects. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, lighting layout, and architectural coordination for all project types.
• Assist with lighting calculations, analysis and rendering studies and use results to inform project decisions.

Requirements

• Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainable lighting strategies, principles, and practices.
• Experience using AGI32 Software or other lighting calculation program, Photoshop or other rendering software.
• Recent graduate in an accredited Architectural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• The successful candidate will have 1-2 semesters of internship experience in Architectural Lighting Design.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for sustainable architectural lighting strategies, principles, and practices.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, 3DS Max, InDesign).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Lighting Design Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, Theater Production Design or related degree.
• Creative skills with an ability to balance lighting aesthetics and client desires with practical concerns.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, InDesign, Sketchup).
• Familiarity with relevant lighting design and installation and/or construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Basic proficiency with artistic renderings, technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance