Lighting Practice Leader
About this role
Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communities and the world through the projects we help bring to life.
We are looking for a Lighting Practice Leader who will be responsible for performing, directing, and supervising all aspects of lighting design across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role will oversee the full design process, from concept through construction, and will mentor junior designers. The ideal candidate is a creative, technically skilled, and client-focused professional with a strong portfolio in architectural lighting and the built environment.
General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead lighting designer for complex projects across various markets (e.g., education, government, healthcare, workplace, civic)
- Develop innovative lighting concepts that integrate with architectural intent, within a multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on Integrated Design
- Perform advanced lighting calculations, daylighting analysis, and energy code compliance
- Oversee preparation of drawings, lighting layouts, schedules, specifications, and control strategies
- Coordinate with internal and external design teams, clients, and consultants
- Conduct site visits, mock-ups, and inspections
- Manage lighting project budgets and timelines
- Motivate and lead the lighting studio, supervise junior staff and contribute to staff development
- Develop and maintain relations with various Clark Nexsen offices to ensure lighting design quality control / quality assurance is consistent, regardless of location
- Interview, hire, and terminate staff when authorized. Evaluate the performance of department members and make recommendations for salary adjustments
- Develop methods to incorporate “accountability” into individual performance
- Monitor morale of the department
- Develop systems of reward to recognize outstanding performance
- Conduct annual department staff reviews and participate with Senior Leadership in review of staff assignments. Review and approve department staff timesheets and expense reports
Company at a glance
Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company, is an integrated architecture and engineering firm creating innovative design solutions for U.S. and global clients. We serve more than a dozen markets including higher education and K-12, science + technology, commercial, and infrastructure and transportation. Through collaboration and the development of a wide range of expertise, we believe we can create a better world through our work. We are ranked in the Top 25 Architecture/Engineering firms in Building Design+Construction’s annual survey and as a Top 10 design firm for both higher education and the military sector.
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