Lighting Designer

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner https://www.aia.org/about-aia/press/lpa-design-studios-receives-2025-aia-architecture-firm-award shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued. We’re currently seeking an Entry-Level Lighting Designer to join our MEP+L Systems team. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. In this role, you'll work alongside fellow lighting designers, architects, engineers, and project managers on a variety of projects across California and Texas, to bring high-performance, community-first design to life. Follow this link to learn more about our MEP+L Systems team https://lpadesignstudios.com/playlist/systems. What You'll Do: - Collaborate with architects, designers, and engineers to create impactful lighting solutions. - Research and apply local lighting and energy code requirements. - Incorporate district and campus standards where applicable. - Use the IES Handbook to establish appropriate light levels for a variety of space types. - Select lighting fixtures that meet project design goals, performance requirements, and budget constraints. - Prepare fixture schedules that include detailed product descriptions, manufacturers, model numbers, finishes, and approved alternatives. - Perform lighting calculations to validate design concepts and verify lighting performance throughout all project phases. - Develop lighting layouts and document design intent in project drawings. - Understand basic Title 24 lighting calculations a