Junior Associate Lighting Designer Job at EJA Lighting Design, Inc., Novato, CA

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  • EJA Lighting Design, Inc.
  • Novato, CA

Job Description

About Us

EJA Lighting Design is a boutique firm specializing in high-end residential and luxury hospitality projects. We're a small, 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 the Principal and our 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

Requirements

What You Bring

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent time management and ability to prioritize across multiple projects

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 encouraged to apply)

Benefits

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary: $70,000 - $95,000 annually based on skills and experience
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental and life insurance for employee
  • 401(k) plan (after 1 year of employment)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • 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
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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