Revit
Eliza Gutierrez
Lighting Designer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Lighting Designer with a proven track record of providing technical support and design expertise for diverse high-quality projects. Seeking to leverage experience and skills to contribute effectively to LPA's dynamic team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
LIGHTING DESIGNER
EXP US Services
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated closely with Senior Lighting Team, offering technical support and documentation for national and local projects.
- Attended client meetings, producing detailed documentation to facilitate collaboration and project understanding.
- Conducted lighting calculations, thorough analysis, and rendering studies, informing critical project decisions across all construction phases.
- Curated compelling schematic design concept boards, aligning with project objectives and vision.
- Played an integral role as an active member of the design team, contributing to large-scale projects with a deep understanding of lighting design industry standards and terminology.
- Documented lighting plans meticulously throughout schematic design, design development, and construction document phases, ensuring adherence to documentation standards and facilitating client interaction.
- Proficiently drafted redlines, generated luminaire cutsheets, conducted AGI32 calculations, compiled luminaire schedules, and participated in informative product presentations.
LIGHTING DESIGN INTERN
EXP US Services
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided technical assistance and guidance throughout the lifecycle of lighting solutions for building and infrastructure projects in both public and private sectors.
- Assisted in research, design, concept development, planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of lighting technologies for various facilities.
- Generated accurate reports and documentation regarding equipment, installation, integration, and operation specifications.
- Ensured adherence to industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
- Assisted in conducting research and inspections to determine conformance with applicable standards and codes.
- Provided technical assistance on design, installation, and integration issues, contributing to innovative and inspiring lighting designs.
- Generated complete and accurate documentation and specifications using electronic systems, artistic renderings, drawings, diagrams, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Conducted lighting calculations, analysis, and rendering studies to inform project decisions.
- Documented lighting layouts using Revit and/or CADD.
- Assisted in lighting mock-ups and design presentations.
- Completed training on assigned tasks and maintained responsible and ethical conduct in all activities.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Assistant Designer
LA Staging Company
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinate with clients and walk through their homes
- Space plan and specify furniture/accessory selections, coordinate and install furnishings for residential real estate properties
- Installation of projects includes everything from directing movers, placing accessories, and hanging artwork
- Warehouse organization on routine basis.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Analyzed feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA 05.2020 - 05.2022
Associate in Arts in Interior Design -
Los Angeles Mission College
San Fernando, CA 08.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
Attention to Detail
Creative problem solving
Detail oriented
Proactive
Active listening
Research and Development
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Team Collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Affiliations
IES - Emerging Professionals
IALD - Junior Associate Lighting Designer
Software
AGI32
Photoshop
AutoCAD
Sketchup
Microsoft Suite
Elum tools
InDesign
Enscape
3DSMax
Timeline
LIGHTING DESIGNER
EXP US Services
02.2023 - Current
LIGHTING DESIGN INTERN
EXP US Services
08.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Designer
LA Staging Company
12.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
California State University Northridge
05.2020 - 05.2022
Associate in Arts in Interior Design -
Los Angeles Mission College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Awards
- International Baccalaureate Scholar
- Full Time Dean's Honor List
- Excellence in Leadership
- Community Service Scholarship