Lighting Designer Jobs & Careers

Our client has built a reputation with the world’s leading architects and designers for dealing in the finest antique and reproduction fireplaces, furniture and lighting. Recognized worldwide, they are currently recruiting for a Junior Product Design Engineer. You will be working mainly on their lighting products full-time in their offices as part of a small design team. This will particularly suit a designer who has an appreciation of lamps and lanterns from the 17th to 19th centuries and also with interior design.

Essential skills, knowledge, and responsibilities:

• 2 - 3 years of professional experience, comfortable producing highly detailed drawings of components, assembly and explosion based on original products.
• Good proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing time-sensitive projects for both new collection launches and custom projects.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, different materials and installation techniques within the lighting world.
• Knowledge of 3D printing and 3D scanning processes.
• Well-developed communication skills with a hands-on and problem-solving attitude.
• Knowledge of Blender for rendering and freehand sketching skills an advantage.

In return:

Salary on offer is c£30k with 25 days of Holiday (plus Bank Holidays), discretionary bonus scheme and pension. They hold regular events throughout the year and will also sponsor further courses where needed including advanced SolidWorks.

To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Our client specialises in the design, development and manufacture of very high-quality lighting and furnishing products and are looking for a Product Designer to join their London design team.

The successful applicant will be working as part of the design team, assisting with the design and development of the company’s new product ranges as well as the maintenance of their extensive back catalogue of products. This will include producing concept renders, reverse engineering and product design, and the generation of technical drawings for manufacture. You will also be required to solve engineering problems should they arise and comfortably manage your own time and workload in a fast-paced design environment.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a creative working environment, in a role that would offer an individual the chance to develop their own skills in the high-end interior industry. They are open to applications from both junior and midweight designers.

Skills and Experience needed from the Product Designer:

• Educated in a relevant degree discipline (Product Design, Design Engineering)
• Proficient with SolidWorks, Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and suppliers when necessary
• Experience of design for manufacture and understanding of engineering concepts and materials
• A keen eye for quality and design with great attention to detail

In return the salary on offer is up to £35k plus Pension and 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays. They can also offer a working week of 4 days in the office and 1 at home. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.