Architectural Lighting Designer

Tillotson Design Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillotson Design Associates in New York City seeks lighting designers with 0-8 years of experience to contribute to the complete design process from schematic through construction administration. You will conceptualize ideas, draft with CAD and Revit, perform lighting calculations, and produce renderings and presentations.

The role involves collaborating with teams, managing schedules, and delivering precise fixture specs, focusing, and detailing, while communicating effectively in English.

Qualifications

• 0-8 years of experience as an architectural lighting designer.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Theater, or Lighting Design with a basic understanding of architectural lighting.
• Sound knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign.
• MS Office Suite.
• Revit/BIM experience required.
• LightStanza, Climate Studio, and Rhino a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple project schedules and deadlines.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in creative problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative and team environment.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize design ideas for lighting projects.
• Perform CAD and Revit drafting for project documentation.
• Conduct AGI lighting calculations for designs.
• Create 3D Studio and Photoshop renderings and InDesign presentations.
• Produce fixture specifications and detailing.
• Support meetings and presentations with project teams.
• Develop lighting mock-ups and physical models as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Theater, or Lighting Design

Tools

CAD drafting

Revit/BIM

Photoshop

InDesign

MS Office Suite

LightStanza

Climate Studio

Rhino

Job description

Tillotson Design Associates is looking for lighting designers with 0-8 years experience at its New York City office. The successful candidates will work on a variety of project types and be involved in the complete design process from schematic design through construction administration. Tasks will include conceptualizing design ideas, CAD and Revit drafting, AGI lighting calculations, 3D Studio and Photoshop renderings, InDesign presentations, physical model construction, lighting mock-ups, meetings and presentations, fixture specifications, focusing and detailing.

Required Skills & Experience

• 0-8 years of experience as an architectural lighting designer
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Theater, or Lighting Design with a basic understanding of architectural lighting
• Sound knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign
• MS Office Suite
• Revit/BIM experience required
• LightStanza, Climate Studio, and Rhino a plus
• Ability to manage multiple project schedules and deadlines
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in creative problem solving
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative and team environment
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to communicate in English effectively