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L'Observatoire International

Location:
United States, Manhattan

Category:
Art and Entertainment

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Job Description:

Award winning architectural lighting design firm looking for a full time Senior Lighting Designer with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in Lighting Design in Manhattan. Candidate should be a professional who is exceptionally well organized, resourceful, conscientious, dedicated and detail-oriented with very good written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.

Job Responsibility:

Completing all phases of project lighting design, starting from the original conception to final phases
Directing and reviewing the work of Junior Lighting Designers and Lighting Interns
Provide lighting design solutions appropriate to client brief, budget and relevant standards
Attend client and design team meetings, sometimes involving national and/or international travel
Prepare presentations to clients
Develop lighting design solutions (i.e. engineering exercise) - lighting calculations, research of fixture alternatives, review of fixture samples, construction of temporary mockups
Oversee the documentation of the lighting design via CAD layouts, lighting details, light fixture schedules, lighting control specifications
Plan and execute lighting mockups as needed throughout the project
Review cost estimates of project lighting specifications and adjust lighting design to meet owner’s budget
Review construction progress of lighting installation at project site and issue field reports to design team
Supervise final aiming of light fixtures and lighting controls programming

Requirements:

5-7 years’ work experience with an understanding in lighting design across architectural, interior and landscape design projects
Ability to direct and lead staff and crew in lighting projects
Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit
Developed skills in 3D modeling software
Advanced knowledge in Adobe suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and MS Office
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and superb ability to multi-task
Strong sensibility and appreciation for design communication
Time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects

What we offer:

healthcare
401K plan
vacation & sick days

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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