LIGHTING DESIGNER (architectural) Job at AKLD Lighting Design, Ltd., Denver, CO

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  • AKLD Lighting Design, Ltd.
  • Denver, CO

Job Description

About Us

AKLD Lighting Design is an award-winning architectural lighting design firm, proudly celebrating 30 years as a certified Woman-Owned business. We are passionate about the art and science of lighting, with diverse work spanning hospitality, corporate, luxury residential, and houses of worship. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to design excellence, collaboration, and a desire to elevate environments through innovative and creative outstanding illumination. We actively support professional growth while promoting work-life balance.

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative, driven Project Lighting Designer to join our Denver (preferred) or Chicago office. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior staff and project managers to support lighting projects from concept through construction. Approximately 85% of your time will be hands-on design work—creating presentation materials, technical documentation, lighting studies, and collaborating in project meetings. You will be part of a team that values mentorship, creativity, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support senior designers in developing lighting concepts aligned with project goals
  • Contribute to visual presentations and design studies
  • Conduct photometric calculations and analysis to support fixture selection
  • Assist in preparing lighting/control layouts, schedules, and drawing sets (Revit/AutoCAD)
  • Collaborate with internal and external project teams
  • Participate in construction-phase services including submittal reviews, site visits, and lighting focus sessions
  • Manage time and tasks across multiple concurrent projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Design, or related field (Lighting Design focus preferred)
  • 2+ years of experience in architectural lighting design
  • Working knowledge of lighting across all design and construction phases
  • Interest or membership in IALD and/or IES
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for design excellence
  • Flexibility in collaborating with a wide range of design teams, each with its own distinct approach and workflow
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with lighting manufacturers and rep agencies
  • Proficiency in AGi32 or Dialux, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
  • Preferred: Experience with Enscape, Rhino, SketchUp, Illustrator

What We Offer

  • Base salary: $62,000 – $70,000 annually
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription
  • Time off: Generous vacation + paid holidays, including Dec 25 – Jan 1
  • Professional development: CEUs, conferences, memberships
  • Profit sharing and bonus program with 401(k).
  • Flexible work options
  • Career growth in an award-winning firm

Join Us! Send resume & portfolio to: info@akld.net

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours,

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