Now recruiting nationwide

Become a Bear Lighting Installer

Get full access to our job board and high payouts. Become a top-rated, busy holiday lighting contractor. Join the Bear team.

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1099 independent contractor · Insurance required

How it works

From apply to paid in four steps

01
Apply & get approved
Submit your application, upload insurance, get onboarded to the Bear network.
02
Get matched
See jobs posted in your service area on the contractor job board.
03
Accept on your terms
Full specs, materials, blueprints, and pay shown upfront before you commit.
04
Install & get paid
Complete the install, submit photos, get paid on the Bear payout schedule.

What you get

Everything you need to run a full book of installs

Full job board access

Pre-sold jobs ready to install. No door-knocking, no selling — just work.

Two income streams

Permanent architectural lighting year-round, plus seasonal holiday volume.

Transparent pay upfront

Every job shows your payout before you accept. No surprises.

Full specs & blueprints

Material lists, wiring diagrams, and spec photos delivered before you commit.

Flexible schedule

Accept only the jobs that fit your calendar. You control your book.

Training provided

Installation videos and playbooks to help you ramp up fast.

Who we're looking for

Serious installers building a real business

We're building a national network of Bear Lighting installers. If you're reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to plug into a steady stream of pre-sold work, we want to hear from you.

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Liability insurance required
Reliable and detail-oriented
Own tools and transportation
Recruiting installers nationwide — expanding markets every season

About Bear Lighting

Built for installers

Bear Lighting is a national residential lighting brand covering permanent architectural lighting and seasonal holiday installs. We handle the sales, design, and customer relationship — you get a steady pipeline of pre-sold, pre-scoped jobs with transparent pay. Our mission is to make installing lighting the best gig in the trades.

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