Entry Level Lighting Designer
dbHMS · Chicago, IL ·
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- Design
Entry-level Lighting Designer at engineering firm dbHMS in its Chicago Design Studio, supporting lighting and electrical system design for construction projects. Day to day: selecting fixtures, preparing photometric/energy models (AGI32, COMcheck), producing drawings in AutoCAD/Revit, and assisting senior designers and project managers.
Entry Level Lighting Designer
Firm Overview
Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client’s vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide.
Our Design Studio team, in our Chicago office is seeking an Entry Level Lighting Designer. This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kind of spaces.
Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your skills along with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular social events. At dbHMS, you will find everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.
dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. All duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote-only work policies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and frequently is required to walk. The work typically requires the use of hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The typical week consists of five, eight-hour shifts.
dbHMS offers a competitive benefits package* that includes:
- 401(k)
- Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision and Life
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Trade Organization dues Re-Imbursement
*Waiting period may apply.
Position Overview
At dbHMS, Lighting Designers work with Senior Lighting Designers and Electrical Engineers to create lighting designs which meet client goals for visual comfort, aesthetics, and efficiency. Work includes preparing studies, reports, models and calculations. Additionally, Lighting Designers are responsible for completing drawings and specifications which incorporate both lighting and other electrical systems.
Essential Job Functions
- Analyze and select lighting from appropriate sources.
- Ability to support aesthetically pleasing designs with technically competent analysis.
- Produce architectural drawings using software tools such as AutoCAD or Revit.
- Model photometric and energy compliance software relevant to lighting design including AGI32 and COMcheck.
- Create building mock-ups or prototype models.
- Assisting senior designers and project managers to provide excellent lighting design services to clients.
- Support design projects with creative thinking, design research, and project documentation.
- Read and understand construction documents, floor plans, specifications and equipment details.
- Attend external meetings to obtain design input and ensure that all facets of the project are correctly coordinated.
- Help review submittals of equipment for compliance with the contract documents.
Requirements
- Minimum education: B.S degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Lighting Design.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Having an understanding and feel for interior design and finishes.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to operate Revit™ BIM software.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
- 1-2 years of experience in Lighting Design is a plus.
Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter and fast learner.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment.