
Real job — pulled straight from CannonDesign’s careers page · Verified November 3, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
CannonDesign is hiring a Lighting Designer — a full-time, based in Chicago, IL role. Apply directly on CannonDesign's careers page below.
Lighting Designer IB
Location: Chicago, IL
Department: Architecture and Interiors
This position will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direct supervision of our lighting team leader. Projects include new construction and renovation in many different markets, including educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.
Click here to learn more about our Engineering practice- Under limited supervision, participate in the preparation of basic construction documents and specifications of lighting and control systems.
- Under limited supervision, design lighting and controls systems for healthcare, education and commercial clients.
- Analyze lighting and engineering documents and layout systems.
- Develop electrical and energy codes, as well as IES recommendations, and apply lighting and control system design.
- Under limited supervision, perform illuminance and lighting power density calculations and complete ComCheck/other record documents such as documentation for rebates/incentives, LEED/WELL certification, and other project-required records.
- Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
- Recommend markup of shop drawings and submittals.
- gathering information to respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
- Visiting job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
- Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
- May perform other related tasks as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related degree.
- Must have a min 2 years of related work experience. performing in a lighting design role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to effectively handle multiple projects/tasks.
- Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AGI, ElumTools, ComCheck) preferred.
- Proficiency in graphic design and image editing software (Adobe Creative Suite).
- Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, PPT required. Proficiency in Bluebeam, Teams, Trello, Procore + Miro preferred.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
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