Architectural Lighting Designer

Journey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey is seeking an Architectural Lighting Designer for our Broadway Studio in New York. The candidate should have 2–4 years of direct professional experience in architectural lighting and a strong design sensibility to translate concepts into construction documents.

The role involves creating lighting concepts, layouts, simulations, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This position is based in NYC with hybrid in-person studio hours and requires eligibility to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in lighting design, architecture, interior design, or related field.
• Approximately 2–4 years of direct professional experience in architectural and/or interior/theatrical lighting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to express ideas thoroughly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with changing requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop lighting design concepts for architectural projects (commercial, stadium, landscape, hospitality, public space).
• Produce lighting layouts, plans, sections, and details using CAD/Revit.
• Perform lighting calculations and simulations with AGi32, Dialux, or similar.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and clients to integrate lighting into the built environment.
• Select luminaires, controls, and systems aligned with design intent and budgets.
• Prepare presentations, renderings, and visualizations to communicate design ideas.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and mockups for design compliance.
• Conduct site visits and assist with aiming, focusing, and commissioning of installations.
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and sustainability practices.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Visual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

AGi32

Dialux

Rhino

SketchUp

3ds Max

Job description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Architectural Lighting Designer to join the Journey team in our Broadway Studio, with approximately 2–4 years of professional experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate is passionate about the integration of light within architecture, has a strong design sensibility, and is capable of contributing to projects from concept through construction.

We're unable to offer further details about our current projects online, but are happy to share details in interview once an NDA has been signed.

Key Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop creative lighting design concepts for architectural projects including commercial, stadium, landscape, hospitality, and public space
• Produce lighting layouts, plans, sections, and details using CAD/Revit
• Perform lighting calculations and simulations using tools such as AGi32,Dialux, or similar.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and clients to integrate lighting seamlessly into the built environment
• Select luminaires, lighting controls, and associated systems in alignment with design intent and project budgets
• Prepare presentations, renderings, and visualizations to communicate design ideas
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and mockups for compliance with design intent
• Conduct site visits and assist with aiming, focusing, and commissioning of lighting installations
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, codes, and sustainability practices

Candidate Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Approximately 2-4 years of direct professional experience in architectural and/or interior/theatrical lighting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to express ideas thoroughly
• Demonstrable skills as a project and time manager who can handle several projects with changing requirements, client requests, and tight deadlines
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Experience with lighting analysis software (AGi32,Dialux, or similar)
• Familiar with rendering tools (Rhino, SketchUp, or 3ds Max is a plus)
• A clear understanding of lighting controls systems and energy codes (IECC, ASHRAE, etc.)
• Strong visual & graphic communication skills
• An ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Location: Our Broadway Studio is a hybrid design Studio. This role is based in our New York Studio with regular in-person studio hours working with the wider team. On this occasion we can only consider applications from those fully authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary Pay Range

$75,000 - $100,000 USD

About Journey

The Multidimensional Experience Agency

Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.

Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation.

Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries.

Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.