Senior Lighting Designer
M Moser Associates, New York, NY, United States
M Moser Associates is expanding the lighting design team in New York. We are currently seeking a Senior Lighting Designer with a strong foundation in architectural lighting and a passion for detail, design, and innovation. This is an exciting role to be part of an international team, collaborate across the globe and help build our internal lighting strategies.
We encourage the design of highly innovative and sustainable solutions that incorporate a mix of technologies and seek someone who can think beyond their own discipline and is willing to contribute to collaborative problem‑solving in a multi‑disciplinary environment. You will be proactive and self‑motivated with an appreciation and willingness to learn on multiple projects.
JOB OVERVIEW As a Senior Lighting Designer at M Moser’s New York office, you will help shape environments that balance beauty, performance, and emotion through light. Working closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, sustainability specialists and brand specialists, you’ll craft lighting solutions that bring our spaces to life—enhancing wellbeing, storytelling, and connection.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in architectural lighting and a curiosity for innovation. You’ll work hands‑on across concept development, documentation, visualization, and on‑site implementations—seeing your designs evolve from idea to experience. In this highly collaborative and design‑driven studio, your work will help translate our clients’ values into light that inspires, guides, and transforms.
Primary Responsibilities
Instrumental in the creation of architectural lighting concepts and narrative that enhance spatial experience, mood, and functionality using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, or PowerPoint.
Create renderings or 3D visualizations using AI Tools to support client engagement and design reviews.
Collaborate across all disciplines to integrate lighting seamlessly into architectural and interior design strategies.
Produce lighting layouts, details, and specifications using Revit and Bluebeam.
Develop and maintain lighting schedules and fixture documentation in Revit / Excel / Bluebeam.
Direct and review lighting calculations in DIALux or AGi32 to evaluate performance and compliance.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure design integrity through all project phases.
Participate in physical mock‑ups, product testing, and on‑site adjustments to fine‑tune lighting performance.
Support construction administration efforts, including fixture aiming, adjustments, and final focus, collaborating with field teams to ensure design intent is delivered accurately, and to resolve design or technical issues on‑site as needed.
Ensure quality and design intent are upheld through project completion and client handover.
Stay current with emerging lighting technologies, control systems, and sustainability trends.
Explore creative use of materials, daylight integration, and energy‑efficient design strategies.
Contribute ideas that advance M Moser’s commitment to regenerative and human‑centered design.
Coach less experienced team members and share design knowledge to elevate our team.
Qualifications & Key Competencies
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Theatre Lighting, or Engineering.
8-10+ years of professional experience in architectural lighting design.
Proficiency in:
– Revit (including family creation, parameter management, schedules, and visibility control)
– AutoCAD
– Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
Understanding of lighting principles, color, optics, and controls.
Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
Hands‑on approach, with confidence working in both studio and site environments.
Creative problem‑solving and a collaborative spirit.
Curiosity, energy, and a genuine desire to evolve professionally and technically.
ABOUT US M Moser Associates is a global architecture, design, strategy, engineering, and delivery firm with more than 1,400 team members worldwide. Since 1981, we’ve been redefining how workplaces are imagined and delivered—integrating design, culture, technology, sustainability, and wellness to create environments where people and organizations thrive.
We’re not a traditional design firm. We take accountability for the full project journey and invest deeply in our people, offering meaningful opportunities for leadership, growth, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. When you join M Moser, you join a global community committed to elevating how the world works, learns, gathers and thrives.
Why Join M Moser
Lead high‑impact projects with global clients
Take on a meaningful leadership role with real influence
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Flexibility, professional development, and career growth
A people‑first environment where leadership and mentorship matter
TO APPLY Please submit a resume, portfolio and cover letter to this job posting or email: meaghans@mmoser.com . Please reference “NYC Senior Lighting Designer position” in your subject line.
No phone calls, please.
Note M Moser Associates is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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We encourage the design of highly innovative and sustainable solutions that incorporate a mix of technologies and seek someone who can think beyond their own discipline and is willing to contribute to collaborative problem‑solving in a multi‑disciplinary environment. You will be proactive and self‑motivated with an appreciation and willingness to learn on multiple projects.
JOB OVERVIEW As a Senior Lighting Designer at M Moser’s New York office, you will help shape environments that balance beauty, performance, and emotion through light. Working closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, sustainability specialists and brand specialists, you’ll craft lighting solutions that bring our spaces to life—enhancing wellbeing, storytelling, and connection.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in architectural lighting and a curiosity for innovation. You’ll work hands‑on across concept development, documentation, visualization, and on‑site implementations—seeing your designs evolve from idea to experience. In this highly collaborative and design‑driven studio, your work will help translate our clients’ values into light that inspires, guides, and transforms.
Primary Responsibilities
Instrumental in the creation of architectural lighting concepts and narrative that enhance spatial experience, mood, and functionality using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, or PowerPoint.
Create renderings or 3D visualizations using AI Tools to support client engagement and design reviews.
Collaborate across all disciplines to integrate lighting seamlessly into architectural and interior design strategies.
Produce lighting layouts, details, and specifications using Revit and Bluebeam.
Develop and maintain lighting schedules and fixture documentation in Revit / Excel / Bluebeam.
Direct and review lighting calculations in DIALux or AGi32 to evaluate performance and compliance.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure design integrity through all project phases.
Participate in physical mock‑ups, product testing, and on‑site adjustments to fine‑tune lighting performance.
Support construction administration efforts, including fixture aiming, adjustments, and final focus, collaborating with field teams to ensure design intent is delivered accurately, and to resolve design or technical issues on‑site as needed.
Ensure quality and design intent are upheld through project completion and client handover.
Stay current with emerging lighting technologies, control systems, and sustainability trends.
Explore creative use of materials, daylight integration, and energy‑efficient design strategies.
Contribute ideas that advance M Moser’s commitment to regenerative and human‑centered design.
Coach less experienced team members and share design knowledge to elevate our team.
Qualifications & Key Competencies
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Theatre Lighting, or Engineering.
8-10+ years of professional experience in architectural lighting design.
Proficiency in:
– Revit (including family creation, parameter management, schedules, and visibility control)
– AutoCAD
– Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
Understanding of lighting principles, color, optics, and controls.
Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
Hands‑on approach, with confidence working in both studio and site environments.
Creative problem‑solving and a collaborative spirit.
Curiosity, energy, and a genuine desire to evolve professionally and technically.
ABOUT US M Moser Associates is a global architecture, design, strategy, engineering, and delivery firm with more than 1,400 team members worldwide. Since 1981, we’ve been redefining how workplaces are imagined and delivered—integrating design, culture, technology, sustainability, and wellness to create environments where people and organizations thrive.
We’re not a traditional design firm. We take accountability for the full project journey and invest deeply in our people, offering meaningful opportunities for leadership, growth, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. When you join M Moser, you join a global community committed to elevating how the world works, learns, gathers and thrives.
Why Join M Moser
Lead high‑impact projects with global clients
Take on a meaningful leadership role with real influence
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Flexibility, professional development, and career growth
A people‑first environment where leadership and mentorship matter
TO APPLY Please submit a resume, portfolio and cover letter to this job posting or email: meaghans@mmoser.com . Please reference “NYC Senior Lighting Designer position” in your subject line.
No phone calls, please.
Note M Moser Associates is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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