Design Assistant

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Design Assistant will support the work of 1 or more team members and assist in the lighting design process. Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design (HLB) is an internationally recognized design firm focused on architectural lighting for both interior and exterior environments. We are inspired by the artistry of light and its impact on the natural and architectural environment. We infuse our core values of artistry, legacy, curiosity, balance, and integrity into every project. We look for individuals who are inspired by our values, who seek to learn and in turn teach others, who respect, value and promote the integrity of our work, who care about the impact we make in people's lives, and who are responsive to our ever-changing world Achieving Results

• Project Responsibilities Comprehends tasks and meet schedules
• responsibility for assigned tasks and meeting deadlines Develops technical skills appropriate to area of expertise and continually improves skills and knowledge through supplemental education, seminars, etc.

Understands all stages of a project and associated deliverables and is a participant in all stages. Assess project needs and communicate to project manager Keep supervisor advised of work status, workload, any problems and progress as related to work assignments Ability to multi-task and establish priorities. Demonstrates an understanding of QA/QC procedures May exhibit expertise or desire to specialize in a specific lighting project type or application (Practice Leader Group

• PLG) Working with Clients
• Client Responsibilities Enhance HLBs value to the client and promote the firm Uses communication tools to manage client expectations Working with Teammates and Managers
• Management Responsibilities Exhibits flexibility Interfaces among the principals, design/technical staff and business team as needed. Participates in office-wide coordination of resources and staff HLBs Corporate Culture and Values
• Responsibilities to HLB initiatives Represents the firm in a professional manner Participation in Designing Our Future/HLB 10:10 Vision, C2Q initiatives Reinforce HLB values
• Artistry, Curiosity, Balance, Integrity, Legacy Looks for opportunities to collaborate with other HLB offices on project, DOF, business workgroup avenues in a meaningful way.

REQUIREMENTS

Skill Set:

Organizational skills Proven technical skills appropriate to work area Oral and written skills Computer programs: Revit, Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Suite including Acrobat, Photoshop and InDesign, AutoCAD, AGI or Visual or Elum Tools, Diva, Grasshopper, Ecotect, Radiance, Daysim, Rhino, Radiance, Vision

• as applicable to their role or business group.

Ability to prioritize / time management skills Self-motivated and self-directed Team player

Dependable Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree or above in Lighting Design or Architectural Engineering or Architecture or Interior Design or Theatrical Lighting or related education and experience and/or 0 to 3 years experience Certification in Lighting Design (e.g. LC Intern) or certification related to field / degree or endeavoring to obtain it LEED BD+C or endeavors to achieve Participate in industry related professional organizations locally

Compensation:

$34.46 Hourly.

The final agreed upon compensation is based on cost of living, individual education, qualifications, and experience.

Benefit Clause:

Includes but not limited to Medical, Dental & Vision plans, flexible spending account, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, holidays, and paid time off. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed (which includes religious dress and grooming practices), color, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, familial and marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, domestic victim status, caregiver status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities