Lighting Designer

About the Role

KPK Lighting Design, based in Houston, Texas, is a recognized, rapidly expanding design firm seeking a full-time Lighting Designer. This position supports projects spanning high-end multifamily towers, corporate interiors, mixed-use developments, hospitality venues, retail, and restaurants. The role offers flexibility with options for remote work or a hybrid schedule involving two days in the office located in The Woodlands, TX, and three days remote.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited institution in Interior Design (with a lighting minor), Architectural Engineering (with lighting emphasis), or Architecture (with a lighting certificate or coursework in progress)
• Between zero to five years of professional experience in architectural lighting design covering interiors, exterior, and landscape settings
• Proven skills in producing lighting fixture schedules, lighting control intent documentation, and riser diagrams
• Experience with construction-phase activities including aiming and dimming during commissioning phases
• Collaborative attitude, willing to contribute to various projects to meet deadlines
• Strong self-motivation, organized, detail-oriented, and eager to expand knowledge
• Effective time management for handling multiple concurrent projects
• Willingness to travel between 10-25% of the time
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, AGi32, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office suite, and Bluebeam Revu

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage actively in all stages of lighting design from schematic through construction administration
• Lead lighting design efforts in cooperation with team leadership to align with company design standards and direction
• Develop lighting fixture schedules and accompanying cut-sheet packages using Excel aligned with design goals
• Oversee and verify implementation of schedules and lighting control intents within Revit following company BIM protocols
• Convert redline revisions into AutoCAD or Revit and assist with drafting tasks to meet project deadlines (most documentation is in Revit)
• Participate in weekly team meetings (virtual/in-person) to organize deadlines and workflow in Asana
• Engage with clients through meetings to fulfill project requirements effectively
• Contribute to internal design reviews and redline processes during breakout sessions
• Collaborate with sales representatives to develop cost estimates and finalize schedules
• Manage projects throughout design and construction phases ensuring prompt handling of RFIs, emails, and calls
• Conduct site visits for walkthroughs, final aiming, and dimming as necessary
• Communicate proactively with electricians to achieve precise and efficient aiming within scheduled times
• Keep detailed site documentation including punch lists and final dimming records for project closeout

Additional Information

KPK Lighting Design is officially recognized as a Texas HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and a Houston WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise). Interested applicants should submit their resume and portfolio via email.

Contact

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 281.819.6739