Description
Design and develop luminaires and lighting systems, combining design vision with photometric analysis, materials, codes, and market insights to create functional, safe, energy-efficient products. Collaborate across research, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver aesthetically compelling, manufacturable lighting solutions.
- • Create concept sketches, CAD models, renderings, and technical drawings for luminaires and lighting systems.
- • Direct prototype builds and produce detailed drawings, BOMs, IES files, and specification sheets.
- • Iterate designs using mockups and test data to meet performance, client, and manufacturing requirements.
- • Define the visual language and performance consistency across lighting families and product lines.
- • Collaborate with optical, electrical, mechanical, and controls engineers, marketing, sales, and clients to develop concepts.
- • Present concepts, prototypes, and photometric reports to stakeholders and refine per feedback.
- • Assess feasibility considering optics, glare, thermal management, electrical safety, serviceability, cost, and manufacturability.
- • Track lighting trends, LEDs/drivers, controls, materials, and competitor products; attend industry events.
- • Research materials, optics, drivers, and processes; estimate costs and outline production requirements.
- • Produce photometric diagrams, installation guides, and marketing visuals for catalogs, web, and packaging.
- • Develop and document assembly procedures; support pilot builds and monitor production for quality and performance.
- • Lead and review the work of junior designers, drafters, and model makers.
- • Build and test prototypes using 3D printing, sheet metal, lenses, LED boards, and thermal rigs.
- • Evaluate safety, ingress protection, energy efficiency, light quality, ease of installation, and maintenance needs.
- • Establish internal design standards and ensure compliance with IES, UL/ETL, CE, RoHS, DLC/Energy Star, and local codes.
- • Participate in new product planning and market research to identify opportunities and user needs.
- • Advise stakeholders on brand-aligned product aesthetics, finishes, and signature optical elements.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
