Lighting Project Designer

Illuminating Concepts, IMEG's Architectural Lighting Studio, is hiring a Lighting Project Designer to support the growth of our Architectural Lighting team through proactive design leadership and project ownership. In this role, you will lead smaller projects independently while working closely with engineers and consultants to deliver lighting solutions that support positive client outcomes and stay aligned with project budgets. You’ll also help mentor team members, collaborate across disciplines, and build project management and proposal-writing experience.

Principal Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate design practices and standards, illuminance targets, and uniformity targets based on client and project needs, and align with IES recommendations
• Create visual presentations for client meetings using PowerPoint, Bluebeam, InDesign, Photoshop, AGI32, or other methods to illustrate design concepts
• Create luminaire layouts and perform illuminance calculations using AGI32 software
• Select luminaire options and develop luminaire schedules
• Design lighting layouts that include basic control sensors and draft lighting control sequences of operations and zone schedules in Revit or, more rarely, AutoCAD
• Coordinate internally or externally with electrical engineering on zoning, emergency lighting, and energy code and sustainability documentation, including but not limited to ComCheck
• Coordinate with other engineering teams, interior designers, architects, and any other owner provided consultants or representatives, as required
• Actively contribute to the local section of the Illuminating Engineering Society
• Attend project job site visits to review existing conditions or luminaire and controls installations and work with on site team to focus lighting and adjust light levels
• Assist with creating luminaire mockups in the office or at the job site
• Help drive consistent quality across projects, support the development of IMEG standards, and begin developing client relationships
• Manage smaller to middle-size projects and collaborate with senior lighting design team members, project executives, or client executives to learn and write proposals

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Enriched 2D and 3D visualization and design skills.
• Expanded knowledge and understanding of lighting design including both visual and technical aspects.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
• Proficiency of industry standard engineering and design software and tools including AGI32 or similar photometric software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups in a timely manner
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
• Proficiency in the use of Building Information Model software
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Architectural Engineering, Theatrical Lighting Design, Interior Design, or equivalent required
• 5 years of experience minimum required, 6 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

OR

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (Building Information Model) or Engineering preferred
• 9 years of experience minimum required, 10 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry

Why Join Us

We put people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

Architectural Lighting Team Highlights

• The team blends the art and science of lighting, with expertise spanning interior and exterior lighting design, daylighting analysis, advanced lighting controls, and specialized lighting settings.
• Illuminating Concepts’ lighting designs balance form and function to create solutions that are visually compelling, energy-efficient, and cost-effective.
• You'll work on an exciting mix of interior and exterior design projects, with opportunities to shape corporate workplaces, civic spaces, higher education facilities, hospitality destinations, healthcare environments, and sports and recreation venues.
• The team works closely with architects, interior designers, landscape designers, and developers on projects across the U.S. and beyond.

Locations available:

Chicago, IL
Seattle, WA

Salary Range: $60,000 – $95,000

Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at ()

Apply today to help create impactful lighting environments that shape how people experience the built world.

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