Senior Architectural Lighting Designer - New York, NY

One Lux Studio, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

One Lux Studio, a Manhattan-based architectural lighting design firm, is seeking a Senior Lighting Designer with 4-7 years of experience to join our team. This hybrid role offers 4 days in office and 1 day remote, working on high-profile corporate, residential, and hospitality lighting projects.

You will collaborate with principals, associates, and clients to develop lighting concepts, produce documentation, and lead design presentations.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of professional experience in architectural lighting design.
• Proficiency in Revit for design documentation and coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and rendering/modeling software.
• Experience with AGI32 or other lighting calculation tools.
• Strong design sensibility and portfolio demonstrating architectural project work.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with principals, associates, and clients on developing lighting design concepts.
• Translate design concepts into detailed documentation: drawings, fixture specs, schedules, and calculations.
• Prepare and present design materials to clients and project teams.
• Review construction submittals, respond to contractor questions, and participate in site visits.
• Conduct fixture focusing, aiming, and lighting controls programming during construction.
• Mentor and support junior designers, contributing to a culture of learning.

Skills

Lighting design

Documentation

Client collaboration

Design communication

Education

Degree in Architecture

Lighting Design credentials

NCQLP LC

LEED

WELL credentials

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

3ds Max

V-Ray

AGI32

Job description

Hybrid: 4 days in office , 1 day remote | Full-time

One Lux Studio is a 20-person architectural lighting design firm based in Manhattan. We specialize in corporate headquarters, residential and hospitality environments - projects where lighting defines character, enhances experience, and elevates design intent. Our portfolio includes partnerships with world-class architects and premier development companies, giving our designers the opportunity to contribute to landmark projects. Our team is passionate about shaping spaces through the thoughtful integration of light, and we're looking for a Senior Lighting Designer (4-7 years of experience) to join us in delivering innovative, high-profile work.

Why Join Us

• Collaborative studio culture - Be part of a close-knit team where ideas are shared freely and mentorship happens daily.
• Creative, design-driven work - Tackle projects in corporate, residential, and hospitality sectors where lighting truly shapes the environment.
• Direct access to leadership - Work side-by-side with principals and associates in an open studio environment.
• Overtime pay
• Benefits that support you -
• Health and dental coverage
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
• Hybrid flexibility - 4 days in the office, 1 day remote.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with principals, associates, and clients on the development of lighting design concepts.
• Translate design concepts into detailed documentation: drawings, fixture specifications, schedules, and calculations.
• Prepare and present design materials to clients and project teams.
• Review construction submittals, respond to contractor questions, and participate in site visits.
• Conduct fixture focusing, aiming, and lighting controls programming during construction.
• Mentor and support junior designers, contributing to a culture of learning.

What We're Looking For

Required

• 4-7 years of professional experience in architectural lighting design (not theater or entertainment)
• Proficiency in Revit for design documentation and coordination
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and rendering/modeling software (SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, V-Ray)
• Experience with AGI32 or other lighting calculation tools
• Strong design sensibility and portfolio demonstrating architectural project work
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills

Preferred

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design, or a related field
• NCQLP LC, LEED, or WELL credentials (or interest in pursuing)

Details

• Location: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
• Salary: Exact compensation commensurate with ability and experience.This position pays overtime.
• Type: Full-time, permanent role
• Eligibility: Applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for sponsorship or remote work.