Lighting Designer New Graduate | Denver, CO

About this role

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring an Architectural Lighting New Graduate in Denver, CO. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience as you assist senior lighting design staff with a wide variety of design and documentation tasks, including luminaire selections, lighting layouts, illuminance targets, client presentations, and design documentation in Revit or, less frequently, AutoCAD. You will support lighting calculations, layouts, mockups, and project coordination with electrical engineering teams, architects, interior designers, lighting representatives, and manufacturers. The team’s work is active across hospitality, mixed use, education, and MEP-related environments, with a lighting-first focus on high-visibility interiors, amenity spaces, and premium residential work.

At a Glance Location: Denver, CO Discipline: Architectural Lighting Markets: Hospitality; Mixed Use; Education; MEP Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP) Travel: Up to 5% Work Schedule: full-time in office Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do · Assist senior lighting design staff with design and documentation tasks for lighting projects · Determine appropriate design standards and illuminance and uniformity targets based on IES recommendations · Assist in selecting luminaire options and specifying them in luminaire schedules · Create client presentation graphics using PowerPoint, Bluebeam, InDesign, Photoshop, AGI32, and similar tools to illustrate design concepts · Assist in creating luminaire layouts and performing illuminance calculations using AGI32 · Draft lighting layouts, basic control sensors, lighting control sequence of operations, and zone schedules in Revit or, less frequently, AutoCAD · Coordinate with electrical engineering teams on circuiting, emergency lighting, and energy code documentation, including ComCheck · Coordinate with luminaire and controls representatives for product information and pricing · Correspond and coordinate with interior designers and architects throughout the project · Attend project job site visits to review existing conditions or luminaire and controls installations · Assist in creating and attending luminaire mockups in the office or at a project job site · Actively contribute to the local section of the illuminating engineering society

What You'll Bring Required Education · Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Architectural Engineering, or Theatrical Lighting Design, or Theatrical Lighting Design, Interior Design or equivalent required Required Skills/Abilities · Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications · Knowledge of industry standard engineering software; Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Blue Beam, and AG132 Lighting · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment · Attention to detail and problem-solving skills · Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges · Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software · Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups · Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook · Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays Preferred · Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred · Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

About the Team If you are a visionary designer who balances creative artistry with technical precision, we want you to join our dynamic team in New York City. We operate as a collaborative, national practice composed of studios in NYC, Detroit, Chicago, and Denver. In this role, you will collaborate on high-visibility, award-winning architectural lighting projects from initial concept to successful completion. You will work across a diverse range of vibrant sectors—including corporate workplace, hospitality, gaming, healthcare, multifamily, and sports and recreation. If you are ready to design alongside talented, lighting and multi-disciplinary colleagues and partner with an impressive roster of clients, we want to hear from you.

Why IMEG We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. · Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day one · An assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one · IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology · MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations · Employee ownership (ESOP): fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing · PE, SE, and other license exam prep, with a clear path from EIT to PE · Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day) · Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays · Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription Applications will be accepted through 12/31/2026. The application deadline may be extended if the position remains unfilled.

State of Colorado Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, educ

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