Lighting Specialist/Specifier

Liaison Technology Group

Lighting Specialist/Specifier

Nashville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Training & development

    Lighting Specialist - Liaison Technology Group

    www.liaisontechgroup.com

    Location: Nashville, TN

    Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Office and on Job Sites

    We are seeking a Lighting Specialist to lead and grow our lighting efforts across design coordination, fixture sales, controls oversight, and field execution. This role will oversee lighting specifications, quoting, and project prep while actively driving lighting fixture sales and supporting advanced lighting control strategies, including human-centric lighting concepts.

    Initially, this position is hands-on and cross-functional—combining design support, sales enablement, project management, and installation coordination—with a clear path toward building and managing a larger lighting team as the business grows.

    Key Responsibilities

    Lighting Design & Specifications

    Oversee all lighting-related project preparation, including fixture specifications, schedules, submittals, and documentation

    Support lighting design efforts when applicable, while also preparing specs for projects where full lighting design is not provided

    Collaborate with architects, designers, integrators, and internal teams to ensure lighting intent aligns with project goals and budgets

    Develop accurate lighting quotes and bills of material, with a strong understanding of lighting fixtures, controls, and system components

    Sales Enablement & Fixture Sales

    Prepare lighting quotes and specifications to support increased lighting fixture sales

    Identify opportunities to “hunt” and expand fixture sales, even on projects without full lighting design scope

    Act as a lighting expert during sales conversations, providing technical guidance and value-engineering support

    Help position lighting as a strategic component of broader systems and project solutions

    Lighting Controls & Human-Centric Lighting

    Oversee lighting control systems across projects, with a focus on the Nashville market

    Manage control-related elements such as engraving, lighting scenes, zone layouts, and system documentation

    Support and promote human-centric lighting strategies, including circadian lighting concepts, scene tuning, and user experience optimization

    Partner with programming teams while owning the overall control intent and execution quality

    Project Management & Installation Support

    Coordinate lighting-related activities across design, procurement, installation, and commissioning

    Support or oversee on-site installation, aiming for consistent quality and adherence to specs

    Troubleshoot field issues related to fixtures, controls, and system performance

    Ensure smooth handoff from sales to installation and closeout

    Leadership & Growth

    Serve as the central owner of lighting within the organization

    Help define processes, standards, and best practices for lighting design, sales, and controls

    Contribute to the long-term vision of growing the lighting department, including mentoring and managing future lighting team members

    Qualifications

    Experience in architectural, residential, or commercial lighting (design, sales, controls, or integration, with Crestron, Lutron, or Control 4 Experience)

    Strong understanding of lighting fixtures, specifications, and control systems

    Familiarity with lighting control platforms and scene-based programming concepts

    Ability to balance technical detail, sales support, and project execution

    Strong organizational and communication skills

    Customer Service Skills to train end users

    Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a growing environment

    What Success Looks Like

    Smooth, consistent execution of lighting and lighting control across projects

    Increased lighting fixture sales through better specs, quotes, and technical support

    Strong internal and external confidence in our lighting expertise

    A scalable lighting operation that can expand into a dedicated team over time

    Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Team members may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed.