Architectural Lighting Design Intern — Paid & Mentored

IMEG Corp; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Path to full-time opportunities

Job summary

IMEG Corp in Chicago, IL is offering a Summer 2027 Architectural Lighting Intern role. Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist in design, documentation, and client presentations, supporting cross-functional teams and staying mindful of project budgets and client expectations.

The internship provides hands-on project work under experienced lighting designers, with mentorship and a clear path to full-time opportunities; the team operates across hospitality, mixed-use, education, and related environments.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years toward a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Architectural Engineering, or Theatrical Lighting Design, Interior Design or equivalent required
• Strong interest in architectural lighting design consulting
• Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM software
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Responsibilities

• Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards
• Research commercially available equipment and support luminaire selections, lighting layouts, illuminance targets, and design documentation
• Help maintain client relations, project design notebooks, and permanent record documentation
• Coordinate design and schedule activities with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, technology, clerical, and equipment-supplier teams
• Document design decisions, meetings, and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to final check
• Prepare and issue addendum information
• Conduct periodic job site observations and provide other services required by the contract services agreement
• Support project goals and client expectations while working within project monetary budgets
• Create client presentations and document design selections in Revit or less frequently AutoCAD

Skills

CAD

BIM

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science or BA in Architectural Engineering or Theatrical Lighting Design or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

IMEG Corp in Chicago, IL is offering a Summer 2027 Architectural Lighting Intern role. Over 10-12 weeks, you will assist in design, documentation, and client presentations, supporting cross-functional teams and staying mindful of project budgets and client expectations.

The internship provides hands-on project work under experienced lighting designers, with mentorship and a clear path to full-time opportunities; the team operates across hospitality, mixed-use, education, and related environments.