Lighting Design Intern | Chicago, IL

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This posting is for Summer 2027 Internship opportunities.

IMEG is hiring an Architectural Lighting Intern in Chicago IL. Over 10-12 weeks youll assist in the analysis design and implementation oversight of architectural lighting systems for a variety of building types. This paid mentored internship offers hands-on involvement in real project work alongside experienced architectural lighting designers.

In this role youll support design and documentation tasks help create client presentations and contribute to project work while collaborating with cross-functional teams and staying mindful of project budgets and client expectations. Youll be part of a team whose work spans hospitality mixed use education and related building environments with a specialty focus on architectural lighting design and coordination.

At a Glance

Location: Chicago IL

Discipline: Architectural Lighting

Markets: Hospitality; Mixed Use; Education; MEP

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Work Schedule: Full-time in office

Program Length: 10-12 week summer program

Sponsorship: Not available

What Youll Do

Assist with design portions of projects related to discipline systems according to code and IMEG standards

Research commercially available equipment and support luminaire selections lighting layouts illuminance targets and design documentation

Help maintain client relations project design notebooks and permanent record documentation

Coordinate design and schedule activities with architectural structural electrical mechanical technology clerical and equipment-supplier teams

Document design decisions meetings and client instructions while monitoring project design progress

Review project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to final check

Prepare and issue addendum information

Conduct periodic job site observations and provide other services required by the contract services agreement

Support project goals and client expectations while working within project monetary budgets

Create client presentations and document design selections in Revit or less frequently AutoCAD

What Youll Bring

Required

Completed at least 2 years towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Architectural Engineering or Theatrical Lighting Design Interior Design or equivalent required

Strong interest in architectural lighting design consulting

Previous exposure to CAD and/or BIM software

Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word Excel and Outlook

Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

Preferred

Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry 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 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 sectorsincluding 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.

A paid internship with real hands-on project work not busywork

A structured program with an assigned mentor and a cohort of fellow interns

A clear path to full-time: many interns and co-ops convert to full-time roles at IMEG

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

Real impact from day one: at IMEG an intern once became our Virtual Reality leader

Exposure across disciplines and offices at a 100 office employee-owned firm

MEG our in-house AI platform helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of Illinois Salary Range: $22.00/hr$24.00/hr

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 candidates experience education knowledge skills abilities and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership addition IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage an employee wellness program life and disability insurance a retirement savings plan paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at .

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and help create thoughtful lighting environments that support clients communities and project success.

IMEG an employee-owned corporation is committed to investing in employees futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO flexible schedule and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally employees are eligible to enroll in health dental vision and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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