Junior Lighting Designer
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Design & Architecture
Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description
825 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company
CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects—we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers.
CMTA Lighting, a Business Unit of CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, seeks an enthusiastic and creative Lighting Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have recent architectural lighting design training, or lighting adjacent design training (interiors / architecture / landscape architecture / theatrical lighting) and 2 – 3 years of professional lighting experience. Successful candidate will have knowledge of Revit and AGI.
Role Responsibilities
As a Lighting Designer you will be supporting the design team and projects in all aspects and phases. You will work alongside the design team in preparing documentation to present lighting, testing and validating the design with mock-ups and calculations, and having a key role executing technical documentation. While primarily a supportive role you will be expected to offer design input and owning a space in the growing studio.
Inyour role, you will:
- Assist in preparing clear and dynamically illustrated lighting design presentations
- Engage in studio processes to develop innovative lighting concepts and designs tailored to client requirements
- Technically document and detail design documents using Revit and AutoCAD』（
- Use Adobe Creative Suite to present ideas, produce detailed lighting plans, and documentation for projects
- Utilize AGI to photometrically model and test designs
- Build mock-ups to test lighting conditions and evaluate project materials
- Grow your technical skills and augment your professional capabilities
- Conduct on‑site evaluations to assess existing lighting conditions and make recommendations for improvement
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable lighting practices
Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Interiors, or Architectural Design is required
Experience- 2‑5 years of hands‑on experience in lighting design
- Proficiency in Revit and AGI software is required
- Working knowledge with AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, Indesign, and Photoshop
- Basic working knowledge of Architectural details related to lighting
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a creative application of light in space
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Exceptional problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
- Exuberant enthusiasm for lighting and the built environment
$72,000 - 88,000. This role is bonus eligible.
Employee Experience 满堂 p>People are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive culture where employees thrive—individually and as a team—with development, wellness, and day‑to‑day experience front and center. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative, fun work environment. Our team was named “Best Engineering Firm to Work” for by Best Companies Group for 2024, 2025, and 2026—a people‑first pitchers integrates with CMTA.About
Legence
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission‑critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long‑term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq‑100 Index among its clients.
BenefitsOverview
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Current match சமூக contributionsicao dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
- Health & Welfare Benefits: E…
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