Senior Lighting Designer

Arup

Arup

Design

Los Angeles, CA, USA

USD 104,800-127,050 / year

Posted on May 27, 2026

Senior Lighting Designer (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Work on lighting design projects from concept through design phases until construction administration.
  • Prepare proposals, including scope definitions and fee forecasting for lighting projects.
  • Work with clients and design teams to deliver documentation for successful lighting installation in healthcare, commercial buildings, hospitality, urban scale master planning, and museum projects.
  • Prepare and deliver technical lighting design drawings, reports, renderings, and other visual documents to clients and project team members.
  • Prepare technical presentations, bids, and proposals.
  • Handle financial performance for lighting design projects.
  • Review lighting deliverables for quality standards.
  • Review lighting submittals and coordinate lighting installations.
  • Create architectural lighting design projects.
  • Develop lighting design for front-of-house areas, including offices, collaboration spaces, social lounges, and wellness areas.
  • Work on architectural lighting construction administration services, RFI and submittal responses, and design coordination with local architects and other design disciplines.
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience.
  • Salary Range: $104,800 – $127,050/year
  • Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.