Lighting Design Intern

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Temporary / Summer Internship

Duration: 10–12 weeks (Summer 2026)

Compensation: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour

At Lighting Beyond, we believe great lighting design is more than just illumination; it’s about storytelling, atmosphere, and impact. As a startup firm with creative ideas and a collaborative spirit, we’re looking for passionate team members ready to grow with us and shape the future of architectural lighting design.

We are looking for a motivated Summer Intern to join our team and gain hands‑on experience in architectural lighting design. You’ll work alongside our designers and project managers, contributing to real projects across all phases—from schematic design through construction administration. This is an opportunity to build foundational skills in lighting design production, project coordination, and professional practice within a collaborative studio environment.

• Assist in the development of lighting design concepts and layouts under the guidance of senior staff.
• Produce lighting plans, reflected ceiling plans, and detail drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Support the team with lighting calculations, fixture research, and photometric data gathering.
• Help prepare presentation materials, renderings, and reports for client meetings.
• Assist with specification writing, submittal reviews, and construction administration tasks.
• Coordinate with team members to maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Participate in internal design reviews and contribute ideas to ongoing projects.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Lighting Design.
• Familiarity with AGI
  32 or other lighting calculation software.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Interest in learning and growing within the field of architectural lighting.

• Proficiency in Revit.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Experience with Bluebeam for document review and markup.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (e.g., Sketch Up, Rhino, or 3ds Max).
• A portfolio that demonstrates a mix of technical and creative lighting work.

• Work directly with the founders and shape the culture of a startup firm.
• Gain real‑world experience on a wide range of projects with renowned architects.
• Creative, collaborative work environment with mentorship from experienced designers.
• Potential opportunity for continued employment after the internship.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (in PDF format or as a link) to  We look forward to seeing how your talents can help us take lighting design beyond expectations.