Lighting CAD Specialist - Artemide (NYC, NY)

Job Title: Lighting CAD Specialist

Location: New York, NY or Miami, FL

Job Type: Full-time (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

About Us

Artemide is a leading lighting manufacturer committed to delivering innovative lighting solutions across North America and LATAM. Our projects span from concept to completion, and we pride ourselves on quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lighting CAD Specialist to support our Sales and Engineering teams in delivering high-quality and technically accurate project documentation.

This position plays a crucial support role in the design and sales cycle, by helping move projects forward. Reporting to the Technical Project Manager, the candidate will play a key role in organizing project folders, analyzing layouts, and developing lighting configurations and plans using our products for sales quotations.

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Key Responsibilities

• CAD Drafting: Create CAD drawings for lighting layouts and technical specifications, with a focus on accuracy and compliance with project requirements.

• Project Documentation: Help organize and maintain project folders, ensuring all documentation is up to date and accessible throughout various project stages.

• Preliminary list of Materials: Compile Excel-based material lists for architectural lighting systems based on preliminary layouts, ensuring accuracy in quantity, configuration, and product codes to support quoting and project planning.

• Team Coordination: Collaborate closely with the Technical Project Manager and sales team to ensure that proposed layouts meet client expectations and align with budget considerations.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit experience is a plus).

• Basic understanding of lighting design principles and architectural lighting concepts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and the full Microsoft Office suite.

• Familiarity with lighting calculation software (e.g., AGi32, DIALux) for basic lighting simulations when needed.

Organizational Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawings.

• Ability to manage multiple project folders and organize documentation efficiently.

Communication Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective coordination with internal teams.

• Ability to clearly present and explain technical details to non-technical stakeholders.

• Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Lighting Design, Product Design, or a related field.

• Prior experience in a lighting design or lighting manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with product selection and specification processes.

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*Out of Architecture Disclaimer

This job listing does not include a disclosed salary range. At Out of Architecture, we strongly value transparency in compensation. We’re sharing this opportunity as a potential resource for those looking to transition out of traditional architecture and into a new corner of the industry—one that offers a different perspective while still drawing on architectural experience. As always, Out of Architecture is here to support candidates in advocating for fair and equitable compensation during negotiations.