Senior Associate, Lighting Design

Position Overview:
ALD Lighting, a Business Unit of AMA Group, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Associate, Lighting Design to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of professional experience in lighting design, with a strong background in project management, client interfacing, AutoCAD, Revit, and AGI. You will be based out of our Mid-Town Manhattan Office.

This position is for a senior-level project manager who will own project delivery from concept through construction. You will be working alongside the New York Principal in a unique opportunity. You will be at the ground level and help build out our New York lighting team. This role is a key part of our new NYC story.

Who We Are?
ALD Lighting (ALD), a business unit of AMA Group, ALD Lighting is a unique firm offering integrated design services beyond aesthetics and engineering. Our lighting design experience encompasses expertise in hospitality, creative offices, higher education, media, campuses, entertainment, gaming, private, and multi-family residential homes, as well as theme park attractions. We are nationally recognized with offices located in Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, and New Jersey.

Role Responsibilities:
As a Senior Associate, you will serve as a project manager and day-to-day lead on a portfolio of lighting design projects. Your responsibilities will include managing project scope, schedule, and budget, serving as a primary client contact, advancing project design, and guiding the project team. In your role, you will:

Lead and manage multiple concurrent lighting design projects from concept through construction administration, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on scope, and within budget
Develop and maintain project scopes, fees, schedules, and staffing plans; track budgets and hours, and proactively manage changes in scope and additional services
Serve as a primary client contact: lead client and design team meetings, set expectations, and manage communication, deliverables, and approvals
Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and contractors to resolve conflicts and keep projects moving across disciplines
Review project deliverables for design quality, technical accuracy, and consistency before release
Manage construction administration activities, including submittals, RFIs, shop drawing review, mock-ups, site visits, and punch lists
Develop and present creative and innovative lighting concepts and designs tailored to client requirements
Guide the use of AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite to present ideas and produce detailed lighting plans and documentation, and AGI to photometrically model and test designs
Conduct on-site evaluations to assess existing lighting conditions and make recommendations for improvement
Support proposal development and business development efforts to help grow the New York lighting practice
Mentor, supervise, and allocate work among junior members of the design team, and help build out the New York lighting team
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design or Architectural Design required

Experience:

10+ years of hands-on experience in lighting design, including project management responsibility on multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, fees, and budgets from concept through construction administration
Proven client interfacing experience, showcasing effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience leading and mentoring junior designers and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and AGI software for lighting design and documentation
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

Salary: $125,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
If you don’t have the minimum years of experience but are interested in our growing company, please submit your resume. We would still like to hear from you.

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