Syska Hennessy Group
Lighting Design Summer Intern
$35K–$53K
New York, NY +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
New York - Education
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Architectural Engineering; must be at least in the second year.
About the job
Supports the lighting design team by preparing drawings, calculations, presentations, and project-site observations for lighting design projects.
What you'll do
- Prepare design documentation, AutoCAD and Revit drawings, and lighting design calculations using AGI software.
- Assist with conceptual lighting design presentations using Photoshop.
- Join field investigations and construction-site visits to observe and verify compliance with design documents.
What they ask for
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or Architectural Engineering.
- At least in the second year of a bachelor’s degree.
- Proficiency and/or knowledge of the latest version of AutoCAD.
- Experience or basic knowledge of REVIT; proficiency and/or knowledge of MS Office Suite, AGI lighting calculation software, and PhotoShop.
Nice to have
- Previous lighting internship or co-op experience is a significant benefit.
Pay
$35,027 — $52,541 USD (base salary)
Tools
AutoCAD, Revit, AGI, Photoshop, MS Office Suite, REVIT, PhotoShop
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