Jeff Hoenig

Jeff Hoenig is an Adjunct Professor in the Interior Design department at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts, where he teaches lighting design. He combines his academic role with a full-time professional career as an architectural lighting designer and studio director at CM Kling + Associates in Alexandria, Virginia.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Susquehanna University
• Master of Fine Arts in Theater from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Jeff specializes in lighting design with a focus on sustainability and innovative technologies. His work spans commercial high-rise offices, residential, hospitality, and educational facilities. He brings over two decades of experience from both architecture and theater, enriching his interdisciplinary approach to design education and practice.

He was recognized in 2018 as a member of Lighting Magazine’s 40under40, highlighting his impact and leadership in the lighting design field at an early stage in his career.

• Lighting Magazine’s 40under40 (2018)

Jeff advises students informally through his studio and teaching roles, though no formal graduate students are listed. His professional practice serves as a bridge between academic theory and real-world application, particularly in sustainable building practices and lighting technologies. He has not published academic articles in this context, but his influence is evident through design innovation and mentorship.

He is actively involved in the lighting design community and continues to contribute to both education and the profession through his dual roles in academia and industry.