Senior Lighting Designer

Who We Are. Mazzetti, an employee-owned benefit corporation, partners with clients to bend the climate curve and provide top-tier MEP, design, and technology solutions. With experts across the U.S. and India, diversity fuels innovation and success, fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice matters. By valuing diverse perspectives, Mazzetti drives collaboration, creativity, and excellence, making inclusivity a guiding principle for collective growth and success.

Mazzetti’s Lighting Design Studio provides expert lighting design services across a wide range of project types, from commercial and residential to healthcare and hospitality, both nationally and internationally. Our award-winning team of illumination experts balances artistic expression with technical proficiency, creating integrated and sustainable solutions. With expertise in lighting design, illumination engineering, daylighting, theatrical lighting, smart systems, and lighting controls, we deliver impactful results. While we work across various sectors, including master planning, hospitality, civic, commercial, and high-end residential design, we have a strong focus on healthcare, known for its energy-intensive and highly regulated buildings. At Mazzetti, we are committed to meaningful work, thoughtfully connecting people, design, and technology to create lasting, positive impacts with sustainability at the core of every project. 

In Summary...

Mazzetti has an opportunity for a Senior Lighting Designer with advanced knowledge in both basic and complex interior and exterior lighting designs. This individual should have expertise in lighting controls and the integration of lighting with electrical systems. With some guidance, the role involves leading and developing lighting solutions, performing lighting calculations, load and energy analyses, creating renderings, presentation materials, and preparing construction drawings. The Senior Lighting Designer will also coordinate efforts within the Mazzetti Lighting Studio and across other disciplines, as well as participate in construction observation activities, which may require travel.

The candidate will manage projects, handling internal and external correspondence, administrative tasks, deadlines, and billing. The role also includes task delegation, ensuring deadlines are met, and managing deliverables, as well as contributing to business development regionally and nationally.

Your Tasks Will Involve

• Leading and developing both basic and complex interior and exterior lighting designs
• Applying expertise in lighting controls and integrating lighting with electrical systems
• Performing lighting calculations, load and energy analyses
• Creating renderings, presentation materials, and preparing construction drawings
• Coordinating work within the Mazzetti Lighting Studio and across other disciplines
• Participating in construction observation activities, with potential travel to project sites
• Managing projects, including correspondence with internal teams, clients, and external colleagues
• Handling administrative tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing billing
• Delegating tasks to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are completed
• Contributing to business development on both a regional and national level
• Working on a variety of lighting projects, including healthcare, hospitality, civic, commercial, and residential designs
• Incorporating sustainable lighting design principles into all projects

Work Location

This is a hybrid position, ideally based in Los Angeles or Atlanta, though other U.S. locations will be considered. The role is full-time (remote or hybrid), with occasional invitations to in-person events for mentoring and social activities, depending on the candidate’s proximity to an office or event location.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel of 15% or less. 

Expertise And Abilities You Will Contribute

Required:

• 10+ years of lighting design experience (3+ as Senior Designer) in the industry, including project management and task delegation.
• Ability to review/develop and edit lighting CSI specifications.
• Dynamic, people-focused individual with strong conversational skills and a personable approach to build positive relationships and foster collaboration
• Autodesk proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Daylighting analysis LightStanza (preferred), AGI32, ClimateStudio, IESVE or similar software.
• Photometric modeling proficiency in AGI32, LightStanza, Dialux 
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized, self-starter and independent work ethic. 

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s, or master's degree in Lighting Design, engineering specifically architectural or electrical engineering with a lighting emphasis, theatrical lighting, interior design, or architecture with an emphasis of coursework in lighting, or combination of three additional years of relevant work experience, if less than bachelor’s degree.
• Able to obtain or pursue a lighting design organization professional membership, IES or IALD for example but not limited to these organizations.
• Adobe Creative Suite experience (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)

Achieving Success Will Be Within Your Grasp If You

• Love working with the team, always pitching in to get things done together
• Are a great problem solver, quick to adapt and come up with cool solutions when things get tricky
• Are passionate about creating healthier, enduring environments through your work
• Are self-driven with a commitment to accountability

What You Get

• Employee Stock Ownership 
• Bonuses 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HAS, STD, LTD, Life insurance 
• Generous PTO and 9 Paid Holidays 
• Flexible working location (fully remote, hybrid, and office options) and flexible hours 
• 401(k) with employer matching 
• Paid maternity and paternity leave 
• Funding for professional development including memberships, licenses, and certifications 
• Cellphone and internet reimbursement 
• Home office reimbursement 
• Employee engagement programs and employee resource groups 
• Mentorship opportunities 
• Opportunities to gain hands-on experience to further Mazzetti’s mission of making environments better via our non-profit, the Sextant Foundation. Learn more here: https://www.sextantfoundation.org/ 

Mazzetti's Values

• Earn Trust: At Mazzetti, earning trust isn't just a goal; it's a cornerstone of our company ethos. We believe that trust forms the bedrock of every successful partnership, project, and endeavor. From our commitment to transparent communication and ethical practices to our unwavering dedication to delivering results that exceed expectations, we consistently strive to foster trust at every touchpoint. By prioritizing integrity, reliability, and accountability in all that we do, we aim not only to earn trust but to uphold it steadfastly, building enduring relationships with our clients, partners, and communities along the way.
• Team First: At Mazzetti, the principle of "team first" guides our every action and decision. We recognize that our collective strength as a team far surpasses individual capabilities. By prioritizing collaboration, mutual support, and inclusivity, we create an environment where everyone's unique talents and perspectives are valued and utilized to their fullest potential. Whether   tackling complex projects or navigating challenges, we stand united, pooling our expertise and resources to achieve shared goals. With a firm belief in the power of synergy and camaraderie, we foster a culture where every team member feels empowered, respected, and integral to our collective success.
• Inspire: At Mazzetti, we hold the value of "inspire" at the heart of everything we do. We strive not only to meet expectations but to exceed them by igniting creativity, innovation, and passion in all our endeavors. Whether it's through groundbreaking solutions, visionary thinking, or simply leading by example, we aim to inspire our clients, partners, and peers to reach new heights of excellence. By nurturing a culture of continuous learning, bold exploration, and unwavering optimism, we seek to spark positive change and make a lasting impact.

Mazzetti embraces diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value individuals from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and empowered to contribute. Join us in shaping a brighter future through engineering and innovation.