Technology Lighting Designer

Engage with our customers and internal team in an integrated way — particularly in the areas of lighting, lighting controls and motorized window treatments. This role will collaborate with our internal Project Design, Business Development, and Project Management Teams as well as client and external design partners to design, specify, and layout lighting control systems and automated shading solutions. This role will help create more intelligent, responsive, and beautifully lit environments.

Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate, efficient, and creative system layouts and documentation for lighting, lighting control and motorized shading solutions, utilizing AutoCAD and/or other applicable design tools
• Execute technology design plans within Visual Comfort standards, ensuring consistency and quality across both system designs and client-facing deliverables
• Participate in and/or lead technology presentations to builders, interior designers, architects, and integrators, showcasing control and automation solutions
• Collaborate with Business Development, Project Designers, and Project Management Teams across all markets to convert new customers and further develop relationships with existing Visual Comfort clients
• Leverage deep product knowledge and system design expertise to act as a technical resource to internal team members and clients
• Travel for client meetings, project walk-throughs, and site visits within assigned showroom and trade area markets
• Meet established project milestones and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of all design phases
• Work effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems
• Exhibit and adhere to the established Visual Comfort Company Values
• Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule
• Be fully present in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior design, Lighting Design, Industrial Design, Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical or Electronic) or Architecture required
• 3+ years of project based residential, lighting control, fixture, design/drafting experience required
• Lutron or AVIXA and/or CEDIA Certifications a plus
• Proficient computer and drafting skills utilizing AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Acrobat and Excel. Experience with Dialux or AGI32 not required, but helpful
• Project management experience not required, but helpful
• Experience in interior design, custom home building products, luxury home furnishings and/or lighting industry a plus
• Keen eye for design and creativity
• Excellent problem-solving
• Knowledge of residential construction processes and a good understanding of construction documents
• Critical thinking, superior organization, planning skills, time management and prioritization with the ability to multi-task and thrive under pressure in a dynamic, multi-location team environment
• Excellent communication skills, possess the ability to clearly articulate design and technical information to clients and internal teams
• Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone
• Experience professionally presenting solutions to customers
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times and possess the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to achieve results both independently and through collaboration
• Strong analytical skills with a consistent focus on results measurement and fact-based decision making
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, early mornings, late evenings

We Provide:

• Competitive compensation plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Programs
• Closed on all major holidays
• Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $88,000

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Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).