Lighting Designer

IESNYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighting Beyond, a startup in New York, seeks an Architectural Lighting Designer to drive lighting concepts from concept to completion. You will collaborate with the design team to deliver innovative solutions on a range of projects and help shape the firm’s growth and creative direction.

The role offers hybrid work, growth opportunities, and collaboration with a passionate group focused on storytelling through lighting design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience at a lighting company.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of lighting design concepts for architectural projects.
• Produce lighting layouts and technical drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Prepare presentation materials, renderings, and reports.
• Perform lighting calculations and photometric analysis.
• Support the team in project documentation and coordination with architects and engineers.
• Participate in internal design discussions and client meetings as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining organized project files and documentation.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design

Tools

AGI32

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

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Job Posting
Sep. 30, 2026

About the job

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Full-Time Hybrid

Experience Level: Entry-Level

Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000 per year

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’re seeking a creative and technically-minded Architectural Lighting Designer to join our growing team. You’ll support a range of projects from concept to completion, working closely with our design team to bring innovative lighting solutions to life. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic firm on the ground floor, with ample room for growth and creativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of lighting design concepts for architectural projects.
• Produce lighting layouts and technical drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Prepare presentation materials, renderings, and reports.
• Perform lighting calculations and photometric analysis.
• Support the team in project documentation and coordination with architects and engineers.
• Participate in internal design discussions and client meetings as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining organized project files and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience working at a lighting company.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Interest in learning and growing within the field of architectural lighting.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity 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.

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