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Lighting Designer

Stanford Hotels Corporation

433 California Street
7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104

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Compensation: $40.00 per hour, Full-Time

Description

Pay Range: $40.00-$43.00, overtime eligible

The Lighting Designer will support the Director of Lighting Design on upcoming design projects. The ideal candidate is collaborative, pro-active, self-motivated, positive, enthusiastic, energetic and willing to learn new things.

This position is located at the Stanford Hotels Corporate Office in San Francisco. Hours are 8:00-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Adopt and implement company's lighting design standards
  • Prepare lighting concept presentation package
  • Prepare lighting design layout
  • Prepare lighting detail and sightline studies
  • Prepare lighting fixture specification package including:
    • Lighting fixture schedule
    • Lighting fixture take-off
    • Lighting load calculations
    • Lighting fixture budget
    • Egress lighting layout and specification
  • Prepare lighting control system layout and specification
  • Perform lumen plot
  • Perform energy code/title-24 compliance study
  • Prepare and participate in lighting mockup
  • Research lighting products for specific project application
  • Work with lighting manufacturers on product specifications and price quote inquiry
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders
  • Conduct and document product shipment tracking status
  • Work with company's internal designers, purchasing team, and project managers
  • Coordinate with architect and interior designer
  • Coordinate with electrical consultants
  • Coordinate with contractors during construction
  • Review and provide response to lighting submittals
  • Review and respond to request for information (RFI) during construction
  • Travel to jobsite during construction, as needed

WHAT WE NEED:

  • 3-5 years working experience as lighting designer at lighting consulting firm
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office
    • Word
    • Excel Spreadsheet
    • PowerPoint
  • Fluent in AutoCAD 2021 or newer
  • Fluent in software:
    • Adobe Acrobat
    • Bluebeam
    • AG132
    • SketchUp
    • Enscape
    • Photoshop
    • Lightroom Classic
  • Bachelor of Architectural Engineering - Lighting Design Degree required
  • Hospitality Lighting Design preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Vacation, Holiday, and Sick pay
  • Medical/Dental/Vision (with opt. out option)
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Hotel Room Discount
  • Travel Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D
  • 401(k) – 4% Match
  • Discount programs
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Hospital Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits

Stanford Hotels Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Rebecca Dawes at rdawes@stanfordhotels.com or call 415-266-9821 to let us know the nature of your request.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Posted January 7, 2026

Stanford Hotels Corporation

Are you looking for your next home? Read all about our company below:

Big thinking. Local results.

The Stanford Hotels Group owns and operates all their hotels with a highly specialized approach to property development. Our focus on development helps to realize potential. We see each property and its many nuances and create solutions to maximize its performance. Our development and management style equips us to focus on high profile, full-service franchise brands as well as other projects that leverage our collective experience. From real estate development to food and beverage – this depth of knowledge grows full service, successful hospitality brands. Hilton and Marriott trust us because of our solid operational infrastructure and consistently high performing track record.

We are headquartered in San Francisco where we oversee properties throughout the country.

An Invitation to Grow.

Our passion lies in realizing potential, both in people and in our projects. Our people are our engine; they are the spirit of our company, and our greatest asset. An employment opportunity with the Stanford Hotels Group means there’s a management team who cares about your personal and professional advancement, and who will make sure you are able to grow through both day-to-day and long-term participation in our company’s operations and success. Our scholarships program for employees with students in college is one great example of the way we support our team. By making it easier for our families to raise educated kids, we know we’re offering our staff an invaluable gift, and one that allows them to worry less and grow more.

Culture

Our passion is our people. Our people are the spirit of our company and our greatest strength. Our goal is to represent the community around us. We embrace inclusivity and celebrate diversity. We support our differences and what makes each of us unique.  We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, company policies and a diverse workplace where everyone feels represented.

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