Please send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio (designers) to: careers@seanoconnorlighting.com
LIGHTING DESIGNER
The position of Lighting Designer requires a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Design ideally with a lighting focus. Lighting Designer position requires a Bachelor’s or higher degree in lighting design. In this position, you would be responsible for working on world class projects in workplace, retail, and civic with a major focus on hospitality and luxury residential projects.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conceptualizing light in 3D space and integrating lighting design with architecture
- Working directly with project manager to manage overall project scheduling
- Creating lighting plans, elevations, installation details, light level calculations, energy calculations, and light fixture schedules under the direction of a senior designer
- Collaborate and initiate ideas with the project team in the design process (developing ideas, bringing ideas to the table) and in the production of interior architectural lighting design and construction documents on all project types
- Assisting in generating information to the field such as RFIs
- Assist and collaborate with the project team in producing presentation materials and in presenting designs to clients and other consultants
- Maintaining project binders, project logs and records
- Interacting with various consultants on projects
- Attending project meetings and site visits with senior team members
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Up to three (3) years of lighting industry experience
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Revit
- 3D Modeling or rendering experience
- Fluency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and English proficiency
- Efficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- AGI or other lighting calculation software
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Expertise with Title 24 and JA8 compliance
- Project Management
STUDIO COORDINATOR
Sean O’Connor Lighting is seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Studio Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the studio, supporting studio leadership, and performing various administrative duties.
The ideal candidate should have knowledge of a professional architectural, lighting design, or interior design services firm. The candidate should be self-motivated, extremely organized and have strong communication skills. The candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative office environment and understand they play a key role in maintaining a positive and engaging work culture while ensuring smooth operation flow.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide front desk support, greeting visitors, managing phone/email inquiries.
- Manage incoming/outgoing mail, ensuring prompt processing and delivery.
- Maintain Principal’s calendar, schedule appointments, meetings, and travel.
- Assist studio leadership with calendar management, travel coordination, and logistics as needed.
- Support Finance & Operations teams with administrative tasks.
- Coordinate with Reps to arrange visits, Lunch & Learns, and Happy Hours.
- Maintain office calendars and manage logistics for studio events.
- Track studio and kitchen inventories and order supplies as needed.
- Ensure studio and kitchen areas are clean, organized and stocked.
- Schedule and manage service providers for repairs, maintenance, and installations.
- Oversee computer and equipment maintenance, coordinating with IT to resolve issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Organizational Skills
- Inventory Management
- Team-Oriented
- Tech-Savvy
- Detail-Oriented
- Ability to Multitask
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
