Lighting Designer

HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. We use design to enrich people’s lives and help organizations succeed. Our 1,800 people collaborate across a network of 24 offices on three continents.

We are currently seeking a Lighting Designer to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. As a Lighting Designer, you will be responsible for assisting in the development of lighting design concepts and preparing documents.

• Assists in planning, developing and coordinating integrated interior and exterior architectural lighting design solutions in conjunction with Project Lighting Designer or more senior staff.
• Provides technical support running lighting calculation software.
• Responsible for key design phase services consisting of conceptual work sessions, lighting effect renderings, luminaire selection, lighting systems budget and energy analysis.
• Responsible for documenting phase services including lighting layouts, specifications, details, and lighting calculations.
• Performs submittal reviews, punchlist documentation and luminaire field aiming during the construction phase.
• Ensures the correction and updating of lighting design documents.
• Assists in developing lighting solutions to design problems.
• Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.
• Provides support to all team members with lighting systems and knowledge.
• Completes projects on schedule and within budgets.
• Independently performs assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems.
• Provides technical support and project communications to team as required.
• May participate in a small team of designers or technicians developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards.
• Facilitates team internal and external project communications.
• Responsible for tracking electronic project data and files.
• Promotes the principles of sustainable design.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Required Skills

• Excellent 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).
• Proficiency in NewForma is preferred.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to build physical models.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, engineering, or related field plus 3 years of architectural lighting experience.
• Current registered member of IALD, IESNA or other professional lighting memberships preferred.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.