Overview

Senior Lighting Designer / Associate & Lighting Designer

Confidential International Lighting Design Firm | New York, NY | Full-Time

An award-winning, highly collaborative, and creatively driven international architectural lighting design firm is seeking talented Lighting Designers and Senior Lighting Designers / Associate-level professionals to join its growing team.

We are looking for design-focused professionals who are passionate about light, architecture, and the creative process. Candidates should be highly organized, resourceful, conscientious, and detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Designers work closely with senior leadership, clients, and international design teams to deliver lighting concepts that reveal and enhance the aesthetic qualities of architecture and interior spaces.

Recent graduates with architectural lighting design internship experience are also encouraged to apply.

Current Opportunities

Senior Lighting Designer / Associate

We are seeking highly qualified Senior Designer / Associate-level candidates with experience managing project teams and coordinating with architects, clients, and consultants.

This role requires:

• Leadership and mentorship abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset

• Ability to manage deadlines and project deliverables

• Commitment to maintaining the highest design quality

Key Skills & Attributes

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong design sensibility and appreciation for visual communication
• Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
• Problem-solving ability and adaptability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams on multiple international architectural lighting projects
• Participate in design work sessions to develop lighting concepts that enhance architectural and interior spaces
• Assist in developing lighting layouts, fixture specifications, and design documentation
• Conduct lighting research and contribute to technical detailing
• Produce and document lighting design through CAD drawings and technical documentation
• Prepare lighting fixture schedules and lighting control specifications
• Participate in on-site fixture aiming and lighting control programming during project implementation

Technical Skills & Software

Candidates should have experience or working knowledge of:

• AutoCAD
• 3D modeling software (Revit, Rhino, or similar)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
• MS Office and Google Workspace
• Lighting calculation software such as AGI or Dialux
• Physical model making

You will also learn and apply internal design and documentation standards across drawings, presentations, and project documentation.

About the Firm

This New York City–based architectural lighting design studio, with additional offices in Europe, has been collaborating with prominent architectural and interior design firms worldwide for over 30 years.

The firm works on a diverse portfolio of international projects, including cultural, hospitality, commercial, and public environments, where lighting plays a central role in shaping the architectural experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO including vacation, sick, and personal days
• Education days and professional development opportunities
• Team events and company gatherings
• Mentorship and training with experienced design leadership

International and out-of-state candidates are encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified applicants.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

The firm is proud to be a diverse international workplace with team members from around the world.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We strongly encourage applications from minorities, women, and all qualified candidates.