Lighting Designer I

PAE

. Develop design and technical skills to grow as a professional lighting designer .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,900 - $84,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lighting Design, Architecture, and Interior Design, with proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and photometric analysis software. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within design teams are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lighting DesignBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Adobe Creative SuitePhotometric Analysis Software (AGi32)3D Digital Design Modeling Software

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Hard Skills

Lighting DesignBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Photometric Analysis Software3D Digital Design Modeling SoftwareHand SketchingDesign CharrettesLighting Calculation SoftwareRevitMicrosoft Office SuiteTime Management

Soft Skills

Clear Graphic CommunicationOral CommunicationCollaborationReceptiveness to CritiqueAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignSketchup3DS MaxRhino

Industry Keywords

Lighting Industry OrganizationsDesign DocumentationProject DeliverablesDesign PhasesConstruction Phases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop design and technical skills to grow as a professional lighting designer
Support design and production documentation conveying lighting concepts and design intent
Use hand sketching, mock-ups, design charrettes, Revit/BIM production, and lighting calculation software
Interact with internal and external project team members while promoting PAE’s core values and professionalism
Attend meetings representing PAE under the LUMA brand
Complete assigned work on time with instruction from project leads
Support preparation and production of project deliverables with attention to detail
Demonstrate accountability as an integral member of design teams
Participate in project design and construction phases
Participate in lighting industry organizations and events
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

College Degree required, preferably in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Theatrical Lighting
Time management and organization
Open and receptive to constructive critique
Clear graphic and oral communication of design
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM), preferred
Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience with photometric analysis software (AGi32), preferred
Experience with 3D digital design modeling software (Sketchup, 3DS Max, Rhino, or similar), preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time and a half overtime pay
Employer paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Annual 401k profit sharing based on company profit for the year and account contribution
Professional development reimbursements including state registration and professional association dues
Employer paid commuter/parking stipend
Cell phone stipend
Life insurance and disability benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Employee Assistance Program
9 paid holidays including an additional employee-selected day
Paid time off for sick leave, family leave, community service, holidays and vacation
Annual compensation reviews based on performance and business needs