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Design Applications Specialist I

WhiteOptics LLC
Oceanside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

  • This position requires on-site presence in Oceanside,CA, following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

A successful Design Applications Specialist understands the requirements of a project by reviewing construction documents and specifications. The DAS effectively communicates with our sales agents/customers in order to design factory drawing layouts that meet the projects application. Requested deliverables range from factory submittal drawings, lighting layouts and/or 3D models.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design factory drawings based on construction documents, project specifications, and sales agent or customer directives, including fixture schedules, detailed views, and single-line diagrams. Utilize Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, and, when required, SolidWorks to produce, review, and revise factory submittal drawings for accuracy and compliance. 60%
  • Possess and maintain a solid understanding of Alight product lines and Acuity controls products portfolio. 10%
  • Manages own workload to ensure projects are completed on schedule, with the supervision of the manager. 10%
  • Supports our sales agents/customers as it pertains to project specific technical questions for their product applications. 10%
  • Collaborate and assist on special projects through teams and/or on site meetings with the ASM, Engineering, Design and Development and Inside Sales teams. 5%
  • Actively contributes to a culture of problem solving and continuous improvement. 5%

Minimum Experience

  • Bachelors Degree or relevant technical experience
  • 0-2 years of experience
  • Strong Design and Analytical Abilities
  • Basic/Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (including, but not limited to, Illustrator) & AutoCAD
  • Problem Solving
  • Comprehensive understanding of Engineering documents
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work semi-remotely (required on site 2 days a week minimum)

Preferred Experience

  • AutoCAD
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Basic/Intermediate knowledge of SolidWorks a plus
  • Customer facing experience
  • Strong understanding of 2D drafting (experience preferred)

Physical Requirements

Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and /or up to 20 pounds of forces frequently, and /or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Travel Requirements

Domestic and/or International 0-10%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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