Lighting Designer

CMTA, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Flexible vacation time

Job summary

CMTA, Inc is seeking an enthusiastic Lighting Designer for its New York office. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and 2-5 years of experience in lighting design, particularly in architectural settings. Responsibilities include creating innovative lighting concepts, preparing detailed design documents, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The position offers a salary range of $72,000 to $88,000, along with comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) Plan.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in lighting design.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear and illustrated lighting design presentations.
• Engage in studio processes to develop innovative lighting concepts.
• Technical documentation and detail design documents using software.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AGI

Working knowledge with AutoCAD

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Strong portfolio demonstrating lighting creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design

Tools

Revit

AGI

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company

CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects,we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.

Position Overview:

CMTA Lighting, a Business Unit of CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, seeks an enthusiastic and creative Lighting Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have recent architectural lighting design training, or lighting adjacent design training (interiors / architecture / landscape architecture / theatrical lighting) and 2 – 3 years of professional lighting experience. Successful candidate will have knowledge of Revit and AGI.

Role Responsibilities:

As a Lighting Designer you will be supporting the design team and projects in all aspects and phases. You will work alongside the design team in preparing documentation to present lighting, testing and validating the design with mock-ups and calculations, and having a key role executing technical documentation. While primarily a supportive role you will be expected to offer design input and owning a space in the growing studio.

In your role, you will:

• Assist in preparing clear and dynamically illustrated lighting design presentations

• Engage in studio processes to develop innovative lighting concepts and designs tailored to client requirements

• Technically document and detail design documents using Revit and AutoCAD

• Use Adobe Creative Suite to present ideas, produce detailed lighting plans, and documentation for projects

• Utilize AGI to photometrically model and test designs

• Build mock-ups to test lighting conditions and evaluate project materials

• Grow your technical skills and augment your professional capabilities

• Conduct on-site evaluations to assess existing lighting conditions and make recommendations for improvement

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design is required

Experience:

• 2‑5 years of hands‑on experience in lighting design

• Proficiency in Revit and AGI software is required

• Working knowledge with AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, Indesign, and Photoshop

• Basic working knowledge of Architectural details related to lighting

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a creative application of light in space

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

• Exuberant enthusiasm for lighting and the built environment

Salary:

$72,000 - $88,000. This role is bonus eligible.

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Benefits Overview

401(k) Plan with Company Match:

Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.

Life and Disability Insurance:

Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.

Time Off:

Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.

Expenses:

Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility

Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer

Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job‑related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Education Level Bachelor’s Degree

Hiring Min Rate 72,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 88,000 USD