Lighting Designer - NY & Philly 2026

Lighting Designer

The Lighting Designer is a trusted member of the project team, working under the direct supervision of the Assistant Lighting Manager to provide valuable design and project management support to the team. This includes creating trade-specific schematics & layouts based on solid design principles, and performing project functions, including (but not limited to) surveys, calculations, selections & layouts. Through repeated successful implementations & lifecycles, the Designer has advanced understanding of the company project lifecycle, company design and filing standards, and usage of company tools and applications to execute project deliverables. The Designer uses polished communication and interpersonal skills, with consistency, to become an instrumental support system for others, and devotes time & effort to building relationships. The Designer looks for ways to leverage expertise and contacts to solve problems, gain knowledge and develop new business. The Designer assists with all project phases, and effectively communicates with peers, supervisors, vendors, consultants, clients & stakeholders. This includes assisting in the construction administration process with the ability to process and review shop drawings, perform field observations, and prepare respective reports. The Designer is fully capable of assuming the Job Captain function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a Junior Designer Role.
• 4-year degree in Lighting or related field.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Polished communication skills (both verbal & writing).
• Highly organized and composed under pressure.
• Proven time management ability: able to manage strict timelines with multiple projects to meet deadlines under high-pressure environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Advanced proficiency of AGI and Adobe Suite.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD & REVIT.
• Possesses a keen eye for detail.

Expectations

Trade-Specific Competency – For Lighting Designers

Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)

• Can perform lighting level calculations for all spaces (including renderings.)
• Can create all material for design presentations.
• Can provide lighting layouts and lighting fixture options for simple spaces.
• Increased knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinates with other trades and architect.
• Can create lighting design basis of design.
• Under supervision, can create lighting control narratives with zoning intent, 1-line diagrams and details.
• Under supervision, can create lighting fixture specifications and cut sheets.
• Under supervision, can review lighting fixture shop drawings.
• Can compare field installations to project documentation.
• Educates L1 designers.