Junior Architectural Lighting Designer (Denver)

IMEG; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Ownership)

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

6 paid holidays

3 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IMEG is hiring an Architectural Lighting New Graduate in Denver, CO. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience as you assist senior lighting design staff with luminaire selections, lighting layouts, and documentation in Revit or AutoCAD.

You will support lighting calculations, layouts, mockups, and coordination with engineering and design teams across hospitality, education, and premium residential projects, with a focus on high-visibility interiors

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Architectural Engineering or related field required.
• Knowledge of industry standard software: Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Blue Beam, AGI32 Lighting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior lighting design staff with design and documentation tasks for lighting projects.
• Determine appropriate design standards and illuminance targets based on IES recommendations.
• Assist in selecting luminaire options and specifying them in luminaire schedules.
• Create client presentation graphics using PowerPoint, Bluebeam, InDesign, Photoshop, AGI32 to illustrate design concepts.
• Assist in creating luminaire layouts and performing illuminance calculations using AGI32.
• Draft lighting layouts and zone schedules in Revit or AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with electrical engineering for circuits, emergency lighting, and energy code documentation.
• Coordinate with luminaire and controls representatives for product information and pricing.
• Communicate with interior designers and architects throughout the project.
• Attend job site visits to review conditions and installations.
• Contribute to luminaire mockups in office or on-site.
• Support the local illuminating engineering society.

Skills

Design techniques

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Bluebeam

AGI32

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

BIM

Excel

Education

BS/BA in Architectural Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

InDesign

Blue Beam

AGI32 Lighting

Job description

IMEG is hiring an Architectural Lighting New Graduate in Denver, CO. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience as you assist senior lighting design staff with luminaire selections, lighting layouts, and documentation in Revit or AutoCAD.

You will support lighting calculations, layouts, mockups, and coordination with engineering and design teams across hospitality, education, and premium residential projects, with a focus on high-visibility interiors