Lighting Designer Jobs & Careers

Our client is a leader in designing and delivering fully integrated home technology systems. Their experienced design team shares a real passion for how technology can elevate modern living-spanning smart home automation, lighting control, audio-visual systems, data networks, and security. With a strong pipeline of projects already secured for 2026, they are looking to welcome an experienced Lead AV Designer to the team.

The Role
As Lead AV Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of high-end residential (and occasional commercial) AV system design from concept through to completion. You’ll work closely with architects, interior designers, contractors, and internal technical teams to ensure every system is beautifully designed, technically robust, and seamlessly integrated into the built environment.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Produce detailed AV system designs and create design packages aligned with RIBA stages
• Prepare rack elevations, cable schedules, mounting details and network topology diagrams
• Attend and contribute to design coordination meetings, providing expert technical guidance
• Assist with fee proposals, scopes of work, and design rationale when required
• Produce supporting collateral such as technical brochures, system summaries and visual presentation material
• Support the creation of as-built drawings and O&M manual documentation

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Competent in MS Office and structured digital file management (network drives, Dropbox, OneDrive)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a high-end AV integrator
• Confident client-facing and presentation skills
• Proven track record of delivering premium-level AV designs
• Working knowledge of Revit (and willingness to upskill) would be an advantage

What’s on Offer

• Up to £42k salary + lead-based bonus
• Hybrid working - up to two days per week from home
• 28 days’ holiday + your birthday off
• On the anniversary of 5 years of continuous employment you receive a one off £5k bonus and 5 additional days leave on top of your standard leave
• Excellent fully paid Christmas & Summer Party (some examples of previous events Sailing to Cowes, Box at the O2, Clay Pigeon Shooting and a hotel stay in the Cotswolds)

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

Are you a creative CAD Designer with a passion for art, craftsmanship and precision design?

Our client is a world-class maker of unique sculptural pieces, crafting extraordinary lighting and furniture for interior designers, collectors and private clients. As CAD Designer, you’ll be working closely with designers, artisans and fabricators, transforming creative ideas into detailed, accurate drawings ready for manufacture. You’ll ensure each bespoke piece reflects the company’s exceptional design standards, materials and craftsmanship. You will also be maintaining design databases, support prototype checks and contribute to installation and aftercare documentation.

Skills and experience sought from the CAD Designer:

• Understanding of materials and processes used in luxury lighting, furniture or sculptural fabrication (metals, timber, glass, stone, ceramics)
• Confident in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
• Analytical, organised, and an excellent communicator with a keen eye for detail and finish
• Knowledge of Rhino 3D or Keyshot rendering is a bonus but not essential

What’s on Offer:

• Salary of £35,000 to £38,000 plus 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) + Birthday day off
• Bonus holiday after one year
• Company Pension & Sick Pay
• Subsidised gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular socials, appreciation initiatives, and ongoing training & development

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