Senior Associate, Lighting Design

CMTA • New York, NY

7d • $125,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ALD Lighting, a business unit of AMA Group, is seeking a Senior Associate, Lighting Design to help build its New York lighting team. Based in the Mid-Town Manhattan office, this senior-level project manager will work alongside the New York Principal and own project delivery from concept through construction. The role leads a portfolio of lighting design projects, balancing creative design, technical quality, client service, project management, construction administration, and team development.

ALD Lighting provides integrated design services for projects in sectors including hospitality, creative offices, higher education, media, campuses, entertainment, gaming, private and multi-family residential, and theme park attractions. The firm is nationally recognized and has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, and New Jersey.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design or Architectural Design and 10 or more years of hands-on lighting design experience. Compensation is $125,000, with eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout depend on role, individual performance, and company performance and are not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design or Architectural Design.
• 10 or more years of hands-on lighting design experience, including project management responsibility for multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, fees, and budgets from concept through construction administration.
• Proven client-facing experience and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior designers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and AGI for lighting design and documentation.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of successful lighting design projects.
• Familiarity with the New York City market and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional organization, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of sustainable lighting practices and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent lighting design projects from concept through construction administration, delivering them on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, fees, schedules, and staffing plans; track budgets and hours; and manage scope changes and additional services.
• Serve as a primary client contact, lead client and design-team meetings, set expectations, and manage communications, deliverables, and approvals.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and contractors to resolve conflicts and advance projects across disciplines.
• Review project deliverables for design quality, technical accuracy, and consistency before release.
• Manage construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, shop drawing reviews, mock-ups, site visits, and punch lists.
• Develop and present creative lighting concepts and designs tailored to client requirements.
• Guide the use of AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite for presentations and lighting plans and documentation, and use AGI to photometrically model and test designs.
• Conduct on-site evaluations of existing lighting conditions and recommend improvements.
• Support proposal development and business development to help grow the New York lighting practice.
• Mentor and supervise junior designers, allocate work among the design team, and help build the New York lighting team.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; eligibility and payout depend on role, individual performance, and company performance and are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior