Lighting Designer

Joining Arup  

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

We are currently looking for a Lighting Designer to join our team in the Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will enjoy a team environment and also needs to be flexible enough to work independently when needed. Candidates for this role will be eager to learn and will expand their knowledge and hands on experience by challenging themselves and using the highly creative and technical resources around them. 

As lighting designers, we use the medium of light to shape and influence how people interact with the built environment and our team creates expressive, sustainable and award-winning concepts with light.  We combine our creative thinking and technical skills to create distinct solutions for our clients to positively impact people, communities and nature.  Our open and progressive approach to design is deeply rooted in research and evidence-based methodologies. We are curious, working holistically to create the ideal platform for transformative ideas to flourish.  

The Opportunity  

• Contribute to a variety of project types, including Healthcare, Transport, Commercial Property, Government Buildings, and Arts & Culture 
• Develop concepts and strategies for lighting projects (Architectural and Daylighting) with team members 
• Produce lighting calculations as needed to influence design decisions 
• Coordinate and integrate electric lighting systems with daylight harvesting controls 
• Produce lighting models including building computer and physical models (3-D and 2-D) 
• Develop visual materials to represent lighting designs with software such as: InDesign, Photoshop, 3D Studio max, Rhino 
• Work on projects using 3D AutoCAD and Revit 
• Lighting and controls design for a variety of project types and markets and also, put together reports  
• Conceptual design through construction administration including supervision of lighting systems commissioning 
• Attend design charrettes, internal and client meetings 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.  

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.  

Is this role right for you? 

• Bachelor in Lighting Design, Architectural Engineering, Architectural or Interior Design 
• 4+ years of relevant experience 
• Experience in the lighting design industry with an emphasis in arts and culture 
• Ability to produce construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD 
• Proven capability with tools such as MS word, Excel, AGI 32, InDesign 
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way 
• Attitude of taking initiative, enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity 
• Working knowledge of architectural luminaires, as well as analog and digital lighting controls 

Preferred: 

• Daylighting experience including analysis 
• Project experience in large-scale high-profile commercial work 
• Interest in industry technical advancements 
• Project experience, and/or lighting achievements related to social impact and human factors.  

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. 

What we offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. 

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future 

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available 

Los Angeles Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $93,100 to $108,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.  

Different People, Shared Values 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  

Our Application Process 

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. 

 
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability. 

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