Associate

Lighting Beyond; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighting Beyond in New York is seeking a Project Manager to lead architectural lighting design projects from concept through construction administration. The role emphasizes strong coordination, communication, and a solid understanding of lighting design workflows.

You will manage projects from schematic design through construction administration, coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers and manufacturers, review drawings and shop drawings, attend client meetings, monitor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in architectural lighting design project coordination.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and manufacturers.
• Define design strategy and monitor project timelines and milestones.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFI, and shop drawings.
• Lead internal coordination and support design direction.
• Attend client meetings and provide project status updates.
• Monitor budgets and support billing coordination.
• Maintain organized project documentation.
• Oversee and optimize staff workload.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experience: 2-5+ years of project management

Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000, commensurate with experience.

About Us

At Lighting Beyond, we believe great lighting design is more than just illumination; it’s about storytelling, atmosphere, and impact. As a startup firm with creative ideas and a collaborative spirit, we’re looking for passionate team members ready to grow with us and shape the future of architectural lighting design.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead architectural lighting design projects from concept through construction administration. This role requires strong coordination, communication, and technical understanding of lighting design workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and manufacturers.
• Define design strategy and monitor project timelines and milestones.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFI, and shop drawings.
• Lead internal coordination and support design direction.
• Attend client meetings and provide project status updates.
• Monitor budgets and support billing coordination.
• Maintain organized project documentation.
• Oversee and optimize staff workload.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in architectural lighting design project coordination.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with AGI32 or other lighting calculation software.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Experience with Bluebeam for document review and markup.
• A portfolio that demonstrates a mix of technical and creative lighting work.

Why Join Lighting Beyond?

• Work directly with the founders and shape the culture of a startup firm.
• Opportunity to grow and take on meaningful design responsibilities.
• Creative, collaborative work environment.
• Work on a wide range of exciting projects with renowned architects.