We are looking for a Lighting Designer!
Lighting Designer - Toronto, Ontario
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ALULA’s corporate reputation for providing high quality services with integrity has earned us the trust of our clients, and our people. When you join us, you will find an environment where open dialogue and innovative thinking are highly encouraged. We believe that challenging you with a diversity of assignments ensures that you can develop your skills and grow rapidly.
We start by Engaging You in our organization! If you are ready for a career with a dynamic organization, in an environment that fosters professional development and career advancement, you’re ready for us!
Role
We are looking for Junior to Intermediate Lighting Designers to join our Toronto office!
The Lighting Designer will work collaboratively with the Lighting Team at ALULA in the full range of tasks and responsibilities required to complete the Lighting Design for a wide range of projects. This includes producing concept presentations, lighting layouts, lighting calculations, fixture specifications, and contract administration work (i.e. shop drawings reviews, site visits and fixture aiming). This applies to ALULA direct projects as well as internal lighting support for The HIDI Group's base building / tenancy department’s projects.
Responsibilities
Participate in daily design and production tasks with ALULA team members on various projects, in various stages of design and construction.
Compiling lighting design documentations, including presentations using InDesign with graphics and text, lighting layout drawings utilizing CAD/Revit, and lighting specifications (luminaire schedules, cutsheets).
Performing lighting calculations to verify lighting design and targets, lighting power density calculations, and simple budget calculations.
Knowledge of the lighting industry, including luminaire trends and research, mock-up and assessments, as well as communicating with manufacturer, reps, and clients.
Participate in the occasional on-site (in town or out of town) lighting surveys, meetings, mock-up sessions, or final fixture aiming/focusing.
Skills & Qualifications
Degree in Lighting Design or associated field (Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Theatrical Lighting)
1-4 years of Lighting Design (or associated Lighting – related industry)
Enjoys collaborating in a team environment
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and visual)
Ability to think independently, problem solve and work under pressure
Excellent time management and organizational skills
AutoCAD
AGI32 – Creating 3D calculation model, running lighting studies, evaluation of luminaire photometry
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
Revit (great to have, not a must)
Participate in industry related professional organizations (IALD, IES, etc.)
Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) (great to have, not a must)
NCQLP Lighting Certification (LC) (great to have, not a must)
Fluent in spoken and written English
Must be eligible to work in Canada
ALULA Lighting Design is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that is barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note that due to the volume of applicants only those who will be considered for an interview will be contacted.