Decorative Lighting & Shading Specialist

CTL Companies

22h•Onsite

About The Position

CTL Companies is a 40-year-established Colorado-based company working at the intersection of design, lighting, technology, and electrical craftsmanship. We serve luxury residential clients across the Front Range—from Monument, throughout the Denver Metro, to Fort Collins, Boulder, and the foothills—as well as mountain communities including Summit County and Grand County. While CTL has long been trusted for architectural lighting, electrical, and integrated systems, we are intentionally expanding our decorative lighting and shading practice. This role is a rare opportunity to help shape a design-focused discipline inside a stable, respected company with the resources to execute at a high level. The Design Opportunity We are seeking a Lighting & Shading Design Specialist with a refined aesthetic, strong client presence, and deep knowledge of decorative fixtures and window coverings. This role is ideal for a designer who wants to be more than a specifier—someone who wants to influence design direction, client experience, and the evolution of a boutique lighting studio. You will work directly with homeowners, interior designers, architects, and builders, guiding lighting and shading decisions that elevate the architecture and interiors while remaining technically sound and buildable. This is a fully in-person, design-forward role based in Littleton, Colorado.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in decorative lighting design and client consulting (senior designers and seasoned veterans strongly encouraged)
A strong design eye with an understanding of luxury residential environments
Comfortable working directly with discerning, high-net-worth clients
Confident presenting ideas, guiding decisions, and owning the design narrative
Organized, detail-oriented, and fluent in translating design into documentation
Intellectually curious and open-minded, with a willingness to learn new systems, approaches, and perspectives
Enjoys educating clients, collaborators, and internal teams—and is equally open to learning from others
Collaborative by nature, receptive to ideas, feedback, and evolving design philosophies
Self-directed and comfortable working independently, with the ability to manage time, priorities, and projects without close supervision
Demonstrates strong personal productivity, follow-through, and accountability in a fast-moving, design-driven environment
Entrepreneurial mindset with excitement around building something meaningful

Nice To Haves

Proven experience specifying decorative fixtures and window coverings / shading systems a plus

Responsibilities

Lead decorative lighting and shading design consultations for luxury residential projects
Collaborate with interior designers and architects to align fixture and shade selections with overall design intent
Translate aesthetic vision into complete specifications, schedules, and budgets
Own full design, specification, and sales responsibility for decorative lighting and window coverings
Guide clients confidently through style, scale, finish, and placement decisions
Contribute to the curation and evolution of a boutique lighting and shading studio experience
Actively participate in business development and outreach, building relationships with interior designers, architects, builders, and potential clients
Represent CTL as a lighting and shading design resource within the local design community
Develop long-term referral relationships through trust, design credibility, and responsiveness
Participate in networking events, showroom meetings, and design-industry touchpoints as appropriate
Coordinate closely with CTL’s architectural lighting, electrical, and systems teams to ensure seamless execution
Build, maintain, and foster strong relationships with decorative lighting and shading manufacturer representatives
Serve as a primary point of contact between CTL and key vendor partners
Collaborate with reps on product education, line reviews, pricing strategies, and showroom support
Help evaluate, onboard, and evolve vendor lines to align with CTL’s luxury, design-forward vision