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Junior AV Designer - London - up to £32,000 (V04275)

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Our client specialises in high-end home technology systems-smart home controls, lighting, AV, networking, and security. With a busy 2026 ahead, they’re looking for a motivated Junior AV Designer to join their growing team.
 
The Role
You’ll support the design team in producing drawings, schematics and technical documentation for premium residential AV projects, with full training and mentorship provided. There will also be an element of document management and administration whist you are learning the ropes.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Junior AV Designer include to:
  • Assist in producing AV designs, schematics, and layout drawings
  • Support the creation of rack layouts, cable schedules and technical documentation
  • Work with senior designers to develop specifications
  • Research new technologies and update design files as needed
  • Take part in site surveys and help refine designs
  • General administrative tasks when required
 
Skills & Experience needed from the Junior AV Designer:
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong interest in AV and smart home technology
  • Ability to read technical drawings and some understanding of the RIBA stages
  • Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Revit and prior use of basic AV or lighting systems is a bonus
What’s on Offer:
  • £30k to £32k + bonus for any leads generated
  • 28 days’ holiday + your birthday off
  • Company Club: £5k bonus at 5 years + 5 extra holiday days + annual £1k thereafter.
  • Fully funded company events (sailing, O2 box experiences, Cotswolds retreats, etc.)
  • Career development, industry training, and exposure to cutting-edge home tech

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

Location:
London
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£30,000 - £32,000 per annum
Benefits:
bonus + benefits package
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Product Designer - West Midlands - up to £40,000 (V04276)

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Our client is an award-winning manufacturer of luxury lighting, proudly engineering and manufacturing exclusively in the UK. Every product is made in-house, from machining and laser cutting through to finishing, wiring, and final assembly, ensuring exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

They are now looking to recruit a Product Developer to join their small, skilled team of product engineers based in the Midlands.

The Role
This is a hands-on, varied role that covers the full product development lifecycle. You will be responsible for taking products from concept and CAD modelling through to production documentation, packaging, and end-user instructions.

The role offers long-term development potential and may evolve to include management of the CAD department, working closely with teams across the business to implement procedural improvements and support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities include to:

  • Work on custom orders and production drawing changes
  • Model machined parts, components, and sheet metal fabrications using SolidWorks
  • Produce detailed dimensioned part drawings, assemblies and configurations
  • Create exploded views and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support assembly
  • Develop clear user instructions and diagrams alongside packaging solutions
  • Source components and liaise with suppliers

Skills & Experience from the Product Designer:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ industry experience in product design or product development
  • Excellent proficiency in SolidWorks
  • Strong understanding of design for manufacture
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills

In return:
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience), contributory pension, discretionary bonus, free on-site parking, 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing UK manufacturer where quality, innovation and craftsmanship is at the heart of everything they do. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.

Location:
West Midlands
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Benefits:
pension
Pippa Baker / Principal Consultant
Pippa has worked in the recruitment industry since 1988 and the vast majority of this time has been within the design sector. She graduated from Leeds University in Textile Management and worked at John Heathcote & Sons before changing career direction and has headed a team of consultants and administrators at Careers in Design since 2000. Pippa is a keen artist and squash player.

Lighting designer jobs are posted at Careers in Design by companies of all sizes and from all over the world. Each new vacancy is carefully vetted by our team of recruitment experts and then hand-matched to the candidates who have registered with the site.

If you’re a lighting designer looking for work, or if you have experience in other areas of the design industry that you hope to segue into the lighting design sector, then you have come to the right place. At Careers in Design we don’t just log your details into a database and trust a computer to match you with your ideal position. Every new candidate has his or her CV looked over by a member of our experienced and professional team, who will help you present yourself in the best possible light to a prospective employer. We also go through the various vacancies posted by our corporate clients from all across the globe to find the job that’s right for you.

As a lighting designer, there are many opportunities available across many sectors. In the world of landscape, architectural, and interior design our clients want designers who can produce something aesthetically pleasing, as well as functional, combining the talents of a designer and a space planner. In today’s environmentally responsible business world, you will also be expected to implement lighting solutions that are ecologically sound, and energy efficient.

While some positions will have you working solo, some larger companies may expect you to work as part of a close-knit team with their architects or their engineers. In either case, good communication skills are a must, whether you are answering to a section head, or having to make presentations about your latest lighting design.

Finding lighting designer jobs on the site could not be easier, as the menus at the top of the page make it simple to find one that fits your location.

If you’re looking for a career in the exciting world of lighting design, register with Careers in Design, and start your search today.

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