Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunities for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for a Lighting Designer - Business Development Specialist! This opportunity is available in the following locations: Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI
Responsibilities include:- Develop architecturally sensitive lighting systems for buildings.
- Develop lighting plans and specifications.
- Provide construction phase oversight of the lighting systems.
- Mentor less experienced lighting designers.
- Identify, obtain, and manage new clients/projects.
- Visit current and potential clients to stay informed of their needs and services.
- Assist with the development of the A&BE group's strategic plan, business plan, and marketing plan to establish goals and identify activities necessary to attain goals.
- Attend client meetings (including evenings).
- Participate in trade shows and conferences.
- Lead the pursuit of new private clients, proposal development, and project scoping as needed.
- Consult with the Business Unit Leader and marketing staff as needed.
- Consult and assist other business units within Mead & Hunt and assist with cross-selling other company services.
- Create and/or assist with client presentations.
- Other duties as assigned.
A valid driver's license and frequent travel (between approximately 20-25%) to various client sites and events will be required.
The successful candidate must have at least one of the following:- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business development, engineering, architecture, planning or related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least 7 years of relevant lighting design experience and marketing or business development specific to building engineering.
OR
- If no degree, must have at least 10 years of relevant lighting design experience and marketing or business development specific to building engineering.
The ideal candidate will have any/all the following:- At least 12 years of relevant work experience and marketing or business development specific to the Building Engineering.
- Experience developing proposals for professional services.
- Demonstrated experience as a visible leader in the Lighting community.
- Experience executing architectural lighting designs.
- Experience providing input on business and strategic plans.
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
- Exceptional project interview skills including preparation and presenting
- Strong client relationships and client management skills.
- Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.
At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career by working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.
Why Mead & Hunt?- Strong Company Culture
- Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
- Employee-Owned Firm
- Flexible Schedules
- Diverse Skillsets, One Company
- Impressive Benefits Package
Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.Salary Range: $155,000 and above - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.
Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.
