Lighting Designer

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.