Senior Lighting Designer
AE Design
Denver
April 6, 2026
About the job
At AE Design, we believe great design starts with great people. Founded in 2004 on a foundation of friendship and shared vision, our firm has grown into a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional design solutions.
General Role Description
As a senior lighting designer, you will provide creative and proactive solutions for our clients and their projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead execution of design projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with codes and sound engineering principles
- Function as project lead, coordinating with project managers, architects, engineers, and internal teams to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards
What You Bring To The Table
- A minimum of 2 years working in a senior / lead lighting designer role, with a minimum 5 years of industry experience
- An undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
For Job Details- https://tinyurl.com/3evy8hd8
Lighting Designer III
Syska Hennessy Group
New York
April 23, 2026
We currently have an opportunity for a Lighting Designer III to join our dynamic lighting professionals in our New York Lighting Design Studio.
Our lighting designers are active leaders and innovators in this rapidly changing industry. For instance, the special grid design for the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia, creates a dynamic and themed atmosphere within the event space to support a wide variety of spaces and arrangements for the exhibits and displays. At Cornell University’s Bill & Melinda Gates Hall in Ithaca, New York, our innovative lighting design showcases the iconic architecture while providing functional learning environments for students, faculty, and visitors.
Job Responsibilities
As an architectural lighting designer, you will support the lighting studio working towards our designs that are inspiring, demanding, and highly collaborative. You will be responsible for providing trade-specific system design: layout, calculations (utilizing appropriate software), and coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering / internal and external). You will conduct field inspections to determine existing conditions and coordinate new work.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Create designs from concept through construction administration under the direction of the senior designer(s), produce CAD and/or REVIT construction lighting drawings for a variety of projects and project sizes
- Support the design efforts of lighting systems for new installations, system retrofits, system replacement, and system upgrades for a wide variety of projects and project types.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will enjoy a team environment and is also flexible enough to work independently where needed. Candidates for this role will be eager to learn and will expand their knowledge and hands-on experience by challenging themselves and using the highly technical resources around them.
Additional job requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Interior Design, Theater, Lighting Design, or Architectural Engineering
For Job Details- https://lnkd.in/e4xfZ4u3
Junior Lighting Designer
Coronet LED
Totowa
April 29, 2026
About the job
Coronet currently has an opportunity for a Junior Lighting Designer on-site in our Totowa, NJ location. This role offers hands‑on experience with concept sketches, 3D modeling, AGI photometric analysis, and design documentation—perfect for someone ready to develop strong technical and design foundations.
Responsibilities:
- Produce concept sketches, 3D models, and design intent drawings for custom lighting solutions
- Assist in the development lighting design concepts, documentation, and deliverables for each project
- Prepare and support illustrated lighting design presentations
Experience:
- BS in Architecture, Engineering, Design, or a related field (preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
- Experience with AutoCAD
For Job Details- https://tinyurl.com/3wyp95z3
Lighting Specialist
Schuler Shook
Chicago
June 30, 2026
We have an opening in Chicago for an organized, detail-oriented design expert with Revit or CAD drafting experience. We seek a good collaborator who has strong technical and graphic skills.
Schuler Shook is an internationally recognized lighting design, theatre planning, and audio video design firm with projects in the United States and around the world. You will work with our team of collaborators in our Chicago office. We also share information and ideas with our offices in Dallas, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Melbourne, Australia.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will be part of our collaborative team of architectural lighting designers. You will support the lighting design team in the design and documentation of lighting projects. You will prepare presentation materials and construction documents for commercial spaces that range from museums to offices to landscapes to hospitality and healthcare. Your architecture, interior architecture, theatre, or lighting design background will inform your work and allow you to participate more completely in our design studios and discussions. The more graphic skills you have, the more aspects of our work you will be able to impact.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Your abilities are more important to us than the number of years of experience you have, but 2 years of drafting with Revit or AutoCAD are desired.
You must be a proficient visual and verbal communicator and be able to manage multiple tasks to meet client deadlines. Proven expertise with Revit or CAD, Photoshop, and Bluebeam or Acrobat is required. Experience with AGi32, Elum Tools, or LightStanza is a plus.
We are a client-driven office, so you will go beyond the drafting aspects of the job. Strong organizational skills and personal initiative are required.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
This is a position with healthcare benefits, paid vacation, 401k, profit sharing, bonuses, commuter plan with employer contribution, hybrid office/home work environment, cultural enrichment allowance, and the chance to work in a collaborative, team environment filled with folks who support each other as we create designs that contribute to better environments for all.
Anticipated salary range is $58,000 - $65,000/year, commensurate with your ability and experience.
Schuler Shook is proud to provide equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. Our goal is to be a diverse team that is representative of the cities where we work. We will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
TO APPLY: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4292213/SCHULER-SHOOK-INC/Lighting-Specialist
Project / Senior Lighting Designer
Schuler Shook
Chicago
June 30, 2026
We have an opening for a creative, detailed lighting designer with a strong client management skill set. We seek a good collaborator who has strong technical and project management skills. This role may be filled at a Project Lighting Designer or Senior Lighting Designer level depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated ability to operate independently.
Schuler Shook is an internationally recognized lighting design, theatre planning, and audio video design firm with projects in the United States and around the world. Preference will be given to candidates based in Chicago; strong candidates in other US locations may also be considered.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will serve as a Project Manager and lead contributor on a variety of lighting design projects. You’ll oversee project documentation and team coordination, maintain strong client relationships, and assist in preparing proposals under Partner or Principal supervision. At the Senior level, this role may also include managing larger and more complex projects with increasing autonomy, developing new projects regularly, and providing guidance to more junior staff.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
You must have excellent client care skills, work effectively as a team member, and be able to manage your time and project deadlines well. Your skills and abilities are more important to us than a precise number of years worked, but you will need approximately 5-8 years of prior experience as a lighting designer in a similar position. You must have previous client engagement experience and the ability to represent Schuler Shook positively in client and industry settings. You must be able to communicate design ideas visually and verbally, and should be a skilled user of Photoshop, AGI32, Revit, and Bluebeam. Experience in InDesign, LightStanza, ElumTools, Enscape, or 3ds Max is a plus. You must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook and be able to meet client deadlines. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, personal initiative, and an understanding of architectural lighting design are required.
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
This is a position with healthcare benefits, paid vacation, 401k, profit sharing, bonuses, commuter plan with employer contribution, hybrid office/home work environment, cultural enrichment allowance, and the chance to work in a collaborative, team environment filled with folks who support each other as we create designs that contribute to better environments for all.
Anticipated salary range is commensurate with your ability and experience.
For Project Lighting Designer: $75,000 - $85,000
For Senior Lighting Designer: $85,000 - $102,000
Schuler Shook is proud to provide equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. Our goal is to be a diverse team that is representative of the cities where we work. We will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
TO APPLY: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4292260/SCHULER-SHOOK-INC/Project-Senior-Lighting-Designer


