Lighting Designer
Confidential
Posted: February 15, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Lighting Designer is responsible for creating and implementing lighting designs for various projects, working closely with architects and project teams to refine details and ensure cohesive and functional lighting systems.
Required Skills
Job Description
Lighting Designer
Liaison Technology Group
www.liaisontechgroup.com
Location: Nashville, TN or Ft. Myers, FL
About the Role
Liaison Technology Group designs lighting and control systems that elevate how people experience their homes and workplaces. We are seeking a Lighting Designer who blends creative vision with technical precision—someone who understands how lighting impacts mood, function, and architecture, and can translate that vision into well-coordinated specifications.
This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys collaborating with architects and project teams, refining details, and growing into expanded responsibility and leadership within lighting and control design.
Responsibilities:
Lighting Design & Specification
Develop lighting designs and coordinated specifications for residential and commercial projects
Translate design intent into detailed lighting and lighting control documentation
Select fixtures, controls, and materials that align with architectural vision, performance goals, and budget
Prepare detailed lighting specifications with minimal supervision
Design Collaboration
Partner with designers, architects, and project managers to ensure alignment between drawings, schedules, and specifications
Assist in compiling outline and final specifications across project phases
Coordinate specifications with consultants, agencies, and internal project teams
Review and respond to submittals, substitutions, and shop drawings to ensure design integrity
Technical & Creative Support
Maintain working knowledge of lighting technologies, fixtures, and control systems
Provide guidance on lighting control strategies, dimming, scenes, and system capabilities
Support troubleshooting and design refinement for both simple and complex lighting systems
Evaluate contractor change orders related to lighting design
Design Leadership & Growth
Research and recommend new lighting products, materials, and emerging technologies
Stay current with industry trends, codes, and best practices
Mentor team members on lighting design standards, documentation, and workflows
Identify opportunities to improve design and specification processes, including software and tools
Qualifications:
1–3+ years of lighting design and/or specification experience
Proficiency in lighting design and documentation software
Strong understanding of architectural drawings and construction methods
Experience with modern lighting technologies and control systems
Working knowledge of Lutron lighting controls
Strong visual, written, and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
Preferred Qualifications
Lighting industry certifications such as LC (Lighting Certified), IALD, CLD, or NCQLP
Knowledge of Crestron, Lutron, or Control 4 Systems
Experience designing lighting for high-end residential or commercial environments
Familiarity with sustainability, energy codes, and performance-driven design
Why Liaison
Creative, collaborative design culture
Opportunity to shape lighting experiences that truly wow clients
Clear growth path in responsibility, influence, and compensation
Projects that value thoughtful design—not cookie-cutter solutions
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.