Junior Designer

Please apply via email to: Michael@tuccilighting.com

Company 

Tucci Lighting is a premier lighting design firm looking for a Junior Designer to join our San Francisco studio. We are a compact team that believes light as a medium allows for support and enhancement of spaces in meaningful ways. We view collaboration as a way to harness the expertise required to succeed at each individual project. 

Position Summary 

We are excited to offer a new Junior Designer role at Tucci Lighting, reporting directly to the Principal, Senior Designers, and Director of Operations. This is a hybrid position - part-time in office, part-time remote, offering autonomy and flexibility, with a focus on both residential and commercial projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. 

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment. The Junior Designer provides essential administrative and project support to Tucci Lighting's design team, working closely with designers and project managers to ensure projects run smoothly from kick-off through construction administration. 

The successful candidate brings a balance of organization, efficiency and technical expertise, with a genuine interest in architectural lighting design. Managing documentation, facilitating communication between internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensuring that the details that keep projects on track are handled with accuracy and care.

• This is a full-time, exempt position, working on average 40 hours per week
• This is a hybrid position - part-time in office, part-time remote. Remote schedule is agreed upon at hire and may need to be modified as work dictates.
• Availability when working remotely must be M-F 9 am-6 pm PDT

If this sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. Come join our team and help us create beautiful, meaningful spaces! 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Project Administration

• Maintaining project files, schedules, and documentation
• Tracking submittals, RFIs, and correspondence
• Updating project management software and logs
• Coordinating meeting notes and action items
• Facilitating project-related orders and expenses 
• Researching fixture options and pulling product data
• Packaging and formatting project files, such as cut sheet packages, specification documents, and CAD-based drawing sets.
• Assisting with specification writing under senior oversight
• Tracking lead times and order status of product samples 
• Coordinating mock-up reviews and lamp source approvals

Client & Consultant Communication 

• Coordinating with architects, interior designers, and electrical engineers
• Following up on outstanding information or approvals
• Monitor project management software for assigned project tasks and upcoming deadlines
• Communicate workload and personal bandwidth clearly to project managers

Drawing & Document Support 

• Organizing, packaging drawing sets for distribution
• Coordinating with CAD/ Revit drafters on redlines
• Reviewing project documents for completion, including formatting, proofreading, graphics, and standards compliance.

Site Visit Coordination 

• Scheduling site visits for Senior Designers
• Compiling punch lists and tracking close-out items
• Ordering Optics and product samples

Day-to-Day

• Managing sample and loaner fixture logistics
• Maintaining the fixture library and vendor relationships
• Supporting multiple projects simultaneously across different phases
• Take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assignments
• Accurately track project and non-billable time in Harvest software
• Maintain an hourly billable percentage of 85% or higher weekly

Qualifications 

• Proficiency in BlueBeam, Adobe CS Suite, and Microsoft Office (required)
• Exposure to AGi32, AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Procore, or similar) a plus 
• Degree in Architectural Lighting Design, Architecture or Interior Design; or equivalent combination of education or experience
• 1-3 years of experience in the AEC field (architecture, engineering, construction)
• Detail-oriented, team-first attitude
• Motivated to work both collaboratively and independently
• Ability to explain complex ideas in simple, practical terms

Tucci Lighting is a proud equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity; candidates representing a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Benefits Package

Tucci Lighting is committed to providing a strong benefits package to complement compensation. In general, benefit eligibility begins at 30 hours weekly. Eligibility for all benefits begin at hire except where noted differently below. 

Our package includes:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with equivalent positions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• The hiring range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000 per year. 
• 11 annual paid holidays for FT roles 
• 14 days vacation accrual that begins at hire 
• Paid sick time accrual equivalent to roughly 8 days annually
• Remote work stipend
• Professional Training and Membership Benefit
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
• New Child Bonding Time
• 401(k) plan with matching

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining in detail why you are interested in this position and how you are qualified for the role. (Or add any requirements as to sharing portfolios, etc.) via email to: Michael@tuccilighting.com

Note: Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered.