HGA is an award winning, interdisciplinary design firm with architects, engineers, planners, lighting designers, landscape architects, and interior designers working together to create holistic designs for healthcare, the arts, community, education, corporations, government and district/campus energy clients.

We are currently seeking a Jr. Lighting Designer to join our team. As a Jr. Lighting Designer, you will be assisting and reporting to our West Coast lighting design team in all phases of one or more lighting projects as well as establishing lighting design direction, administering working drawings, preparing for design presentations and coordinating with clients and agencies affecting design.  HGA is both team-oriented and employee-friendly and social activities are integrated into our office culture.  We offer challenge, recognition and personal visibility with an opportunity to be part of some great projects.

1. Assist West Coast Senior Lighting Designer in the completion of drawings, details, calculations, documentation, computer renderings, specifications and assisting in marketing presentations.
2. Attends on-site visits and client meetings to verify design requirements and delivers progress reviews.
3. Vision and Passion for creative lighting design concepts and the design documents during the design development phase.
4. Support and vision to Prepare client presentations and presents lighting design concepts.
5. Attention to detail for all Architectural lighting design documents.
6. Supports in the development of technical and lighting design details.
7. Assist in establishing and maintaining lighting project budgeting and scheduling.
8. Interested in the principles of Daylighting and sustainable design.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or related field plus 2 or more years of architectural lighting experience.
• Current registered member of IALD, IESNA or other professional lighting memberships preferred.
• Design, visual and graphic presentation skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Proficiency in AGI32 & lighting computational software (AGI32, Elumtools, Radiance).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling programs (3DMax, Rhino, SketchUp)
• Proficiency in graphic design and image editing software (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Knowledgeable of Sustainable Analysis and Daylighting programs (Ecotect, Daysim, Comfen, DIVA)
• Familiarity with Energy Analysis Software (Comcheck).
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to build physical models and Mock-ups
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage workload to meet project deadlines

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio:  www.hga.com/careers