Lighting Specialist/Specifier
About The Position
We are seeking a Lighting Specialist to lead and grow our lighting efforts across design coordination, fixture sales, controls oversight, and field execution. This role will oversee lighting specifications, quoting, and project prep while actively driving lighting fixture sales and supporting advanced lighting control strategies, including human-centric lighting concepts. Initially, this position is hands-on and cross-functional—combining design support, sales enablement, project management, and installation coordination—with a clear path toward building and managing a larger lighting team as the business grows.
Requirements
- Experience in architectural, residential, or commercial lighting (design, sales, controls, or integration, with Crestron, Lutron, or Control 4 Experience)
- Strong understanding of lighting fixtures, specifications, and control systems
- Familiarity with lighting control platforms and scene-based programming concepts
- Ability to balance technical detail, sales support, and project execution
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Customer Service Skills to train end users
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a growing environment
Responsibilities
- Oversee all lighting-related project preparation, including fixture specifications, schedules, submittals, and documentation
- Support lighting design efforts when applicable, while also preparing specs for projects where full lighting design is not provided
- Collaborate with architects, designers, integrators, and internal teams to ensure lighting intent aligns with project goals and budgets
- Develop accurate lighting quotes and bills of material, with a strong understanding of lighting fixtures, controls, and system components
- Prepare lighting quotes and specifications to support increased lighting fixture sales
- Identify opportunities to “hunt” and expand fixture sales, even on projects without full lighting design scope
- Act as a lighting expert during sales conversations, providing technical guidance and value-engineering support
- Help position lighting as a strategic component of broader systems and project solutions
- Oversee lighting control systems across projects, with a focus on the Nashville market
- Manage control-related elements such as engraving, lighting scenes, zone layouts, and system documentation
- Support and promote human-centric lighting strategies, including circadian lighting concepts, scene tuning, and user experience optimization
- Partner with programming teams while owning the overall control intent and execution quality
- Coordinate lighting-related activities across design, procurement, installation, and commissioning
- Support or oversee on-site installation, aiming for consistent quality and adherence to specs
- Troubleshoot field issues related to fixtures, controls, and system performance
- Ensure smooth handoff from sales to installation and closeout
- Serve as the central owner of lighting within the organization
- Help define processes, standards, and best practices for lighting design, sales, and controls
- Contribute to the long-term vision of growing the lighting department, including mentoring and managing future lighting team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
