Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Spark Studio Lighting Design LLC is an award-winning architectural lighting practice based in New York City. Our work focuses on corporate interiors, higher education, high-rise residential, auto showrooms, as well as specialty lighting and controls assignments. We are an affiliate of HLW International LLP, an award-winning global architecture, strategy, branding, and sustainability design firm that serves a diverse set of exciting, industry-leading clients. We offer an inclusive and supportive workplace, competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunity for growth. For more information about our work visit and for more information about the Spark/HLW culture, visit the HLW website

Position Summary

This is an opportunity to join a growing lighting design practice - Spark Studio works closely with HLW offices in Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, and London, as well as working independently for outside clients and architects. The group currently has staff in New York and Los Angeles, and we are looking for emerging designers to grow with us in our New York office.

The Senior Lighting Designer will be key leader and project manager for each project team , guiding the development and completion of lighting design concepts and documentation necessary to complete deliverables for each project, including lighting concept sketches, client presentations, calculations for code compliance and illuminance levels, lighting mockups, fixture specifications, creating lighting layouts in Revit, cost research, fixture schedules and cuts, reviewing submittals, and review of onsite installations. The Senior Lighting Designer will work closely with junior designers and be the primary contact with architecture/interiors teams and clients. Typical activities/responsibilities include presentations to clients, attend design team meetings, coordinate with other consultants, manage staffing and fee budgets. The Senior Lighting Designer is expected to be active in industry activities and business development to attract and retain clients.

Job Responsibilities

General Responsibilities - Knowledge & Understanding

• Understand Project Process and Components of Lighting Design.
• Keep current on lighting technology and design trends.
• Expert in design and conceptual skills.
• Confident and competent with verbal and graphic communication.
• Experienced in presentation skills.

Project Related – All Phases

• Concept Presentations
• Lighting Plans, Schedules, Details.
• Review & Markup project documents for team.
• Design Team Meetings, Client Presentations
• Site Visits

Leadership & Organizational

• Seek involvement in industry organizations and events that benefit business development.
• Participate in firm initiatives, training opportunities, etc.
• Participate in firm team-building events.
• Initiate internal efforts to update and improve our internal processes.

Business Development and Marketing

• Represent Spark Studio at industry events.
• Foster existing client relationships to encourage repeat business and explore new client opportunities.
• Network with peer architects, engineers, PMs, reps, for business development.

Role Qualifications

• Degree in Lighting Design, or Architecture/Interiors degree with supplemental lighting training.
• 8+ years of experience with a Lighting Design Consultant Group.
• Experience and facility with modeling Revit work-sets and fixture families, Spark uses Revit as the main documentation software.
• Experience with graphics software including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with lighting calculation software AGI32.
• Willingness to explore & learn new software skills that improve our deliverables.
• Demonstrated design excellence and consistent high performance.
• Excellent communication, graphic and verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate as a team member, engender confidence and trust, demonstrate reliability and desire to constantly improve individual and team abilities.
• Ability to work independently, seek assistance as needed, manage time and deadlines effectively.

Why Join Us? We offer:

• A collaborative, hybrid work environment (3 days onsite).
• A diverse, creative studio culture grounded in technical rigor and design excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and advancement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

If you are a technical expert with a passion for design execution, we’d love to hear from you!

* All applications should include your resume and portfolio or link to work samples

HLW is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance plan, parental leave, financial assistance toward professional licensing and reimbursement for certification exam fees, 401(k), and commuter benefits.

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $130,000. We will consider relevant experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors in determining compensation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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