Junior Associate Lighting Designer
EJA Lighting Design, Inc. | Novato, CA (Marin County)
Salary Range: $71,000 - $95,000 per year
About Us
EJA Lighting Design is a boutique firm specializing in high-end residential and luxury hospitality projects. We are a small, San Francisco Bay Area 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 our Principals and 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 equivalent experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to use discretion and independent judgment
- Ability to work collaboratively with both design and operations teams
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritize across multiple projects
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to climb and perform work while on ladders and/or scaffolding
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 are encouraged to apply)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $71,000 - $95,000 annually based on skills and experience
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental and life insurance for employee
- Discretionary bonus plan
- 401(k) plan (after 1 year of employment)
- 12 days paid vacation + 5 days paid sick time
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity for 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
How to Apply
If you're passionate about lighting design and ready to grow with a team that values craft, collaboration, and continuous learning, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio (if available) through indeed.
Visit us at www.ejalighting.com to learn more about us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- Lighting design: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Novato, CA 94949 (Required)
Work Location: In person
