Light & Shade Designer

About the CompanyBravas is the #1 traditional custom integrator nationwide, installing and servicing high-end home automation solutions for predominantly residential customers. Focused on the luxury market, Bravas completes more than 3,400 residential and commercial projects across the U.S. every year. Working with homeowners, designers, architects, and builders, Bravas creates state-of-the-art smart home technology solutions that include everything from lighting, shades, and A/V to networking, security systems, power management, and more.Job SummaryThe Home Experience Designer is responsible for taking input from the sales staff, completing an original design and proposal, and turning it into a functional system to install. The Designer provides all documentation used for building the system. While the Lighting & Shade Control Designer should understand and support all products lines sold by the company, their main role is to serve as the subject matter expert for lighting & shade control.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResearch product and make recommendations to the sales staff based on functionalityProduce documents to assist techs with installation including but not limited to plans, drawings, and elevationsPartner with Design and Sales team to ensure vision is achieved and all necessary aspects of functionality are includedEnsure requirements from other trades are specified on drawings, and communicated to PMCreate new and innovative ways to obtain desired results while adhering to budget and product constraintsAttend weekly design meetings with the other engineers to obtain feedback on design improvementsReview sales order, product lists and elevations with sales staff, PMs, and programmers as neededUpdate project documentation, proposals, and change orders in job management softwareRecommend products to bench test and demo before specifying into actual proposalsContact vendor and industry experts regarding any new equipment or engineering issuesProvide remote support for other techs in the fieldOccasionally travel to sites to witness systems in useProvide training or communication to disseminate pertinent information to other techs in the fieldFiscal responsibility for all assets assigned and property within Designer’s careCustomer service, including ability to work with high profile and high demand customersGuardianship and preservation of client confidentiality and network/home securityAdherence to state and federal laws, including adherence to traffic lawsQualificationsThe Home Experience Designer must possess an understanding of all AV systems while having a distinct proficiency with lighting and shade control. They must also be able to read and construct documentation such as house plans, elevations, and lighting diagrams, etc. Must pursue continuing education on all systems with focused curriculum CE on lighting and shading control.Required Proficiency: Lutron Lighting Control, Microsoft Office 365Required Certifications: Lutron RA2/3, HomeWorks QS, Lutron ShadesPreferred Proficiency: Ketra Lighting, Crestron Lighting & Shades, C4 Lighting, AutoCAD, iPoint Design SoftwareAdditional RequirementsTechnical aptitude and attention to detail are paramountPosition is remote work eligibleFlexibility to meet customer demands outside of normal working hoursMay require standing or sitting for extended periodsValid in-state driver's license, clean driving record, and criminal backgroundSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales, General Business, and EducationIndustriesWireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bravas by 2xGet notified about new Lighting Designer jobs in Austin, TX. #J-18808-Ljbffr