Lighting Design Coordinator

APURE LIGHTING

Founded in Miami in 2013, Apure Architectural Lighting develops precision-engineered lighting products and systems designed to integrate quietly into architecture. Engineered and manufactured in Germany, Apure approaches light as an essential architectural element, with a focus on visual comfort, proportion, technical performance, and clarity.

The portfolio includes recessed, surface-mounted, linear, and portable luminaires for high-end residential, hospitality, commercial, and marine environments. Apure combines in-house engineering and design expertise with collaborations involving Studio F. A. Porsche and internationally recognized design partners to create refined, technically advanced lighting solutions.

With showrooms in Miami and Palma de Mallorca, supported by an international network of agencies and authorized resellers, Apure serves architects, interior designers, developers, and private clients seeking discreet, purposeful lighting that enhances the architecture without competing with it.

THE ROLE

This position supports the development, coordination, and documentation of Apure’s architectural lighting projects from our Miami office.

The Lighting Design Coordinator will work closely with the lighting design, technical, project management, and sales teams to translate design direction into accurate AutoCAD plans, fixture schedules, specification books, quantity takeoffs, and quotation-ready documentation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically proficient, and attentive to detail. They should be comfortable working within architectural drawing sets, managing revisions, preparing client-facing documentation, and coordinating multiple projects at different stages of development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Import, clean, organize, and maintain client AutoCAD files

• Place lighting fixtures and symbols into architectural and reflected ceiling plans

• Maintain drawing layers, blocks, legends, scales, sheet layouts, and file standards

• Prepare lighting plans, fixture schedules, specification books, and supporting project documentation

• Coordinate fixture cut sheets, technical information, mounting details, drivers, controls, and accessories

• Prepare fixture quantities and takeoffs for quotation

• Ensure consistency between lighting plans, fixture schedules, specification packages, and quotations

• Track project revisions, client comments, drawing updates, and design changes

• Prepare presentation materials and client-facing drawing packages

• Maintain organized project files and accurate records within Apure’s internal systems

• Collaborate closely with Apure’s lighting design, technical, project management, inside sales, and quotation teams

• Assist with specification revisions, project updates, and final quality-control reviews

• Help maintain standard drawing templates, symbols, schedules, and specification formats

• Support multiple active projects while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely communication

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of experience in architectural drafting, lighting design, interior architecture, electrical design, or a related field

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD

• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, elevations, sections, and reflected ceiling plans

• Experience preparing professional drawing sets, fixture schedules, or specification packages

• Strong attention to detail and document accuracy

• Excellent organizational and file-management skills

• Ability to follow established design direction and drawing standards

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and revision cycles

• Strong interest in architectural lighting, interiors, and design

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience within an architectural lighting design firm, architecture studio, interior design firm, electrical consultancy, or lighting manufacturer

• AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, or comparible software

• Fixture schedules, specifications, quantity takeoffs, or quotation preparation

• High-end residential, hospitality, or luxury commercial projects

• Familiarity with lighting controls, remote drivers, and architectural ceiling conditions

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Medical and dental benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Paid sick days

• Professional development and opportunities for growth

• Direct involvement in distinctive architectural projects

• A collaborative, design-focused work environment

• The opportunity to develop within Apure’s illumination planning department

• Close collaboration with Apure’s design, technical, sales, project management, and leadership teams