Lighting Designer

Melanie Freundlich Lighting Design; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Melanie Freundlich Lighting Design in New York seeks an organized designer with 1-2 years of lighting design office experience to support principals and clients in all project phases, from concept through construction. You will perform fixture research, AGI calculations, layouts, detailing, mock-ups, and on-site coordination, contributing to a small, personal team environment.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, AGI32, Microsoft Office; fluency in English; knowledge of Revit, Illustrator, and InDesign is a

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in Lighting Design Office or as LD in Interiors/Architecture.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in design or related field required.
• Fluency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project development from fixture research to AGI calcs and layouts.
• Prepare layouts, detailing, mock-ups and on-site coordination.
• Support principals with administrative duties and client communication.

Skills

AutoCAD

AGI32

Microsoft Office

Revit

English fluency

Education

BA/MA/MFA in design

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Small arch'l lighting design firm with flexible, humane company culture, seeks organized individual with design ability motivated by the desire to participate creatively with firm principals and clients. MFLD maintains an intentionally small staff to keep the design approach personal and vibrant for both the client and our employees who are quickly involved in every aspect of the lighting design and related construction process. This job entails a broad range of duties from administrative project management through layouts, fixture selection and detailing, mock-ups, and on-site focusing.

Candidate will provide support for principal with all aspects of project development including fixture research, AGI calcs, lighting layouts and administrative duties. The designer will be involved in site work as well.

Candidates must be proficient in AutoCAD, AGI32, Microsoft Office and have a capacity to learn quickly and communicate well graphically and verbally.Fluency with Revit, Illustrator, and InDesign are a plus.

1- 2 years’ experience in Lighting Design Office or as L.D. in Interiors or Architecture firm, and B.A., MA or MFA in design related field is required. Fluency in English is a must.