New York, USA
Lighting designers
at L'Observatoire International
L’Observatoire International is looking for lighting designers to join its team in New York.
L’Observatoire International is an international design firm with projects worldwide. Exciting career opportunities available.
Junior and intermediate levels requiring one to four years’ of experience (recent graduates also welcome to apply!).
Responsibilities
As part of your training and development you should expect to engage with and develop proficiency in the following:
- experience with physical model making
- proficiency in AutoCAD
- developed skills in 3D modeling software (Revit, Rhino)
- advanced knowledge in Adobe suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and MS Office
- developed skills with specialized light calculation software (AGI/Dialux)
- learn and apply LOI standards to all facets of your work (drawings, presentations, minutes, etc.)
Skills
In addition to learning the tools of our trade you are expected to gain experience and develop:
- strong sensibility and appreciation for design communication and eye for detail
- strong analytical skills, an attention to detail, and the ability to problem solve and make decisions based on changing conditions
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- work collaboratively as a member of L’Observatoire’s project team on multiple projects
- participate in design work sessions to digest architectural/interior design and be involved with development of lighting concepts to reveal the aesthetic qualities of a space
- assist fellow lighting designers with project documentation (lighting layouts, fixture specifications, etc.) and design research to develop lighting details
- produce and document the lighting design via CAD layouts, lighting details, light fixture schedules, lighting control specifications
- participate in final aiming of light fixtures and lighting controls programming at the project site
Excellent opportunity for long term growth. Great health benefits, commuter card, PTO, holidays. Collaborative team environment (opportunity to learn).
Salary: Undisclosed

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