Lighting Designer

CMTA CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence Company. Position Overview CMTA Lighting, a Business Unit of CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, seeks an enthusiastic and creative Lighting Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have recent architectural lighting design training, or lighting adjacent design training (interiors / architecture / landscape architecture / theatrical lighting) and 2–3 years of professional lighting experience. Successful candidate will have knowledge of Revit and AGI. Role Responsibilities As a Lighting Designer you will be supporting the design team and projects in all aspects and phases. You will work alongside the design team in preparing documentation to present lighting, testing and validating the design with mock-ups and calculations, and having a key role executing technical documentation. While primarily a supportive role you will be expected to offer design input and own a space in the growing studio. In Your Role, You Will Assist in preparing clear and dynamically illustrated lighting design presentations Engage in studio processes to develop innovative lighting concepts and designs tailored to client requirements Technically document and detail design documents using Revit and AutoCAD Use Adobe Creative Suite to present ideas, produce detailed lighting plans, and documentation for projects Utilize AGI to photometrically model and test designs Build mock-ups to test lighting conditions and evaluate project materials Grow your technical skills and augment your professional capabilities Conduct on-site evaluations to assess existing lighting conditions and make recommendations for improvement Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices Education Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design is required. Experience 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in lighting design Proficiency in Revit and AGI software is required Working knowledge with AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, Indesign, and Photoshop Basic working knowledge of Architectural details related to lighting Strong portfolio demonstrating a creative application of light in space Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Exceptional problem‑solving skills and attention to detail Exuberant enthusiasm for lighting and the built environment Salary $72,000 – 88,000. This role is bonus eligible. Benefits Overview 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage. Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.) Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy. Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number. Employment Eligibility Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non‑merit‑based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law #J-18808-Ljbffr CMTA, Inc.