About Us

EJA Lighting Design is a boutique firm specializing in high-end residential and luxury hospitality projects. We're a small, collaborative team where every project receives meticulous attention and creative energy. Our core values guide everything we do.

We are…

Diligent: Every lumen considered, every shadow intentional
Earnest: No egos, just honest work, collaboration and heart
Nimble: Adapting at the speed of light from concept to the final adjustment
Savvy: Style, strategy and technical brilliance

About the Role

We're seeking a Junior Associate Lighting Designer to join our team and contribute to sophisticated lighting designs across multiple concurrent projects. Working under the direction of the Principal and our Associate Lighting Designers, you'll be instrumental in bringing our lighting visions to life—from concept to completion.

This position offers significant growth potential for someone who embodies our values and demonstrates quick learning and initiative.

What You'll Do

Design and revise lighting layouts and specifications in AutoCAD, ensuring technical precision and design intent
Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and construction teams to integrate lighting seamlessly into project vision
Research lighting products, develop manufacturer relationships, and stay current on innovative solutions
Create fixture specifications, cut sheets, and preliminary control system layouts
Manage multiple plan sets simultaneously while meeting project deadlines and tracking time accurately
Participate in project meetings, site visits, and final focusing sessions

What You Bring

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent time management and ability to prioritize across multiple projects

Preferred:

Knowledge of residential or commercial lighting products and controls
Experience with Revit, AGi32, and/or Photoshop
Portfolio demonstrating lighting design work or related projects

Experience Level: Entry-level to 5 years (recent graduates with relevant degrees encouraged to apply)

What We Offer

Competitive salary: $70,000 - $95,000 annually based on skills and experience
100% employer-paid medical, dental and life insurance for employee
401(k) plan (after 1 year of employment)
Professional development opportunities
Flexible hybrid work environment (after initial training period, schedule based on performance and project needs)
Twice-monthly office lunches and chair massage
Quarterly wellness reimbursement
Opportunity to work on high-profile residential and hospitality projects
Mentorship in a collaborative studio environment with clear advancement path
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability

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Junior Associate Lighting Designer