Hybrid NYC Architectural Lighting Designer

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

Job summary

Journey Live in New York's Broadway Studio is seeking an Architectural Lighting Designer with 2–4 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate blends strong design sensibility with technical skill and can contribute to projects from concept through construction in a hybrid design environment.

You will develop lighting concepts for commercial, stadium, hospitality, and public spaces; produce layouts in CAD/Revit; perform lighting calculations; and collaborate with architects, interior

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Project management

Client coordination

Visual communication

Detail oriented

Hybrid collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

AGi32

Dialux

Rhino

SketchUp

3ds Max

Job description

Journey Live in New York's Broadway Studio is seeking an Architectural Lighting Designer with 2–4 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate blends strong design sensibility with technical skill and can contribute to projects from concept through construction in a hybrid design environment.

You will develop lighting concepts for commercial, stadium, hospitality, and public spaces; produce layouts in CAD/Revit; perform lighting calculations; and collaborate with architects, interior