Remote Lighting Consultant Jobs
Remote lighting consultant jobs are open across the U.S. in architecture, interior design, entertainment production, and smart building technology, with roles at remote-first design firms, distributed engineering consultancies, and large property development groups. Employers hiring remotely right now include Fulham Co., Keywords Studios, and Halon. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mechanical New Product Development Engineer - Lighting Industry
Niles, IL - HYBRID Role. Work from home 2 days and in office 3 days after Training
SUMMARY:
Continuing to grow; Luminii needs to add another Mechanical Product Design Engineer II with Lighting Expertise.
**Own the Full Lifecycle; Cradle to Grave development work!
Product Design Engineer II will be a key contributor to New Product Development (NPD) process, driving lighting products from early concept and feasibility through detailed design, validation, production launch, and post-launch support. The ideal candidate will have extensive lighting industry experience, strong product-development ownership, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and manufacturing partners to deliver innovative products that meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and contribute to New Product Development projects from concept and feasibility through design validation, pilot builds, production launch, and mass production.
- Translate product, market, and customer requirements into practical engineering requirements, design concepts, and manufacturable lighting solutions.
- Develop and design plastic and metal mechanical parts, including but not limited to extrusions, sheet metal, die-cast parts, and injection-molded parts.
- Own engineering analysis, tolerance definition, DFM/DFA reviews, prototyping, and design iteration to ensure product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
- Create and maintain new-product BOMs, evaluate component and tooling costs, and support cost targets throughout the NPD process.
- Plan and support engineering testing, design verification/validation, and prototype evaluation; guide junior engineers and technicians in completing these activities.
- Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers on tooling, samples, pilot builds, production readiness, issue resolution, quality, and on-time launch execution.
- Support product qualification and regulatory compliance activities, including UL, Intertek/ETL, and other applicable requirements, as part of the product-development schedule.
- Generate and maintain product specifications, engineering drawings, assembly instructions, user instructions, and other product-development documentation required for release to production.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Quality, and customers as needed to support product definition, design reviews, technical presentations, and successful product introduction.
- Provide post-launch engineering support and sustain released products, including design improvements, cost reductions, quality improvements, and resolution of manufacturing or field issues.
- Maintain accurate product design documentation and complete other engineering tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of product design or product development experience in the lighting industry; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred.
- Demonstrated New Product Development experience taking physical products from concept through validation, production launch, and mass production.
- Proficient in 3D CAD/modeling software; SolidWorks strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of LED lighting products, lighting design fundamentals, and the interaction of mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal design considerations.
- Working knowledge of plastic and metal manufacturing processes, tooling, DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and production-ready design practices.
- Strong project ownership, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions and with external manufacturing partners.
- Working knowledge of lighting testing, design verification/validation methods, and applicable product qualification or regulatory processes.
- General understanding of lighting manufacturing operations, product introduction, production ramp, quality, and sustaining-engineering processes.
Besides actively promoting the BEST work/life balance, Luminii offers a significant benefits package including:
Benefits
- Medical Health Insurance
- Vision/Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance and Supplemental short-term and long-term disability plans
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan and match
- Paid Time Off
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Niles, IL 60714
Mechanical New Product Development Engineer - Lighting Industry
Niles, IL - HYBRID Role. Work from home 2 days and in office 3 days after Training
SUMMARY:
Continuing to grow; Luminii needs to add another Mechanical Product Design Engineer II with Lighting Expertise.
**Own the Full Lifecycle; Cradle to Grave development work!
Product Design Engineer II will be a key contributor to New Product Development (NPD) process, driving lighting products from early concept and feasibility through detailed design, validation, production launch, and post-launch support. The ideal candidate will have extensive lighting industry experience, strong product-development ownership, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, and manufacturing partners to deliver innovative products that meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and contribute to New Product Development projects from concept and feasibility through design validation, pilot builds, production launch, and mass production.
- Translate product, market, and customer requirements into practical engineering requirements, design concepts, and manufacturable lighting solutions.
- Develop and design plastic and metal mechanical parts, including but not limited to extrusions, sheet metal, die-cast parts, and injection-molded parts.
- Own engineering analysis, tolerance definition, DFM/DFA reviews, prototyping, and design iteration to ensure product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
- Create and maintain new-product BOMs, evaluate component and tooling costs, and support cost targets throughout the NPD process.
- Plan and support engineering testing, design verification/validation, and prototype evaluation; guide junior engineers and technicians in completing these activities.
- Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers on tooling, samples, pilot builds, production readiness, issue resolution, quality, and on-time launch execution.
- Support product qualification and regulatory compliance activities, including UL, Intertek/ETL, and other applicable requirements, as part of the product-development schedule.
- Generate and maintain product specifications, engineering drawings, assembly instructions, user instructions, and other product-development documentation required for release to production.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Quality, and customers as needed to support product definition, design reviews, technical presentations, and successful product introduction.
- Provide post-launch engineering support and sustain released products, including design improvements, cost reductions, quality improvements, and resolution of manufacturing or field issues.
- Maintain accurate product design documentation and complete other engineering tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of product design or product development experience in the lighting industry; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred.
- Demonstrated New Product Development experience taking physical products from concept through validation, production launch, and mass production.
- Proficient in 3D CAD/modeling software; SolidWorks strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of LED lighting products, lighting design fundamentals, and the interaction of mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal design considerations.
- Working knowledge of plastic and metal manufacturing processes, tooling, DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and production-ready design practices.
- Strong project ownership, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across functions and with external manufacturing partners.
- Working knowledge of lighting testing, design verification/validation methods, and applicable product qualification or regulatory processes.
- General understanding of lighting manufacturing operations, product introduction, production ramp, quality, and sustaining-engineering processes.
Besides actively promoting the BEST work/life balance, Luminii offers a significant benefits package including:
Benefits
- Medical Health Insurance
- Vision/Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance and Supplemental short-term and long-term disability plans
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan and match
- Paid Time Off
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Niles, IL 60714
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote lighting consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in lighting design, architecture, or electrical engineering
- Proficiency in AGi32, Dialux, or comparable lighting calculation software
- Experience preparing photometric studies and lighting layout drawings
- Knowledge of energy codes, ASHRAE 90.1, and IES standards
- LC certification from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions
- Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, or BIM workflows for coordinating with design teams
Tips for Your Remote Lighting Consultant Job Search
Build a remote-ready lighting design portfolio
Document each project with deliverables you produced independently: photometric calculations, design narratives, and client-ready reports. Remote employers want proof you can produce finished work without in-person collaboration, so show the full workflow, not just the final render.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote lighting consultant roles depend on written clarity with architects, engineers, and clients you may never meet in person. Craft a cover letter that explains your design decisions the way you would in a project update email, specific, structured, and free of jargon.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote lighting consultant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through location-dependent listings.
Show fluency with distributed project tools
Remote lighting consultant teams coordinate through cloud-based design platforms, shared BIM environments, and project management tools like Asana or Notion. Calling out your experience with these in your resume signals you can plug into a distributed team without a ramp-up period.
Remote Lighting Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote lighting consultant job?
Remote lighting consultant roles go to candidates who can manage client relationships and project deliverables without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for proficiency in lighting design software like AGi32, DIALux, or Revit, strong written communication for async collaboration, and the ability to coordinate with architects and engineers across distributed teams. A portfolio showing completed projects with documented outcomes gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote lighting consultants?
Companies hiring remote lighting consultants right now include Fulham Co., Keywords Studios, and Halon, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first architecture and engineering firms, distributed property development companies, and entertainment technology studios are the most active categories for fully remote lighting consultant openings.
Can you get a remote lighting consultant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level lighting consultant roles are limited because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Your best path in is through remote-friendly design firms that hire junior consultants, volunteer or freelance lighting projects you can document, and demonstrated fluency with industry design software. Showing you can communicate clearly in writing and manage your own workflow matters as much as technical knowledge at the entry level.
Do you need a degree for remote lighting consultant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh a strong project portfolio and hands-on software proficiency more heavily than a specific degree. That said, a background in architecture, electrical engineering, or lighting design is common among competitive candidates. Professional certifications like the Lighting Certified credential from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions can substitute effectively for a formal degree in remote hiring decisions.
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