Lighting Designer Jobs & Careers

Our client is an independent lighting design studio delivering exceptional quality local and international projects. They boast a diverse project portfolio designed in collaboration with some of the world’s most creative designers.

They are all about creating beautiful projects and providing their client base with the very best knowledge and service in the field. With a strong small team, they are currently looking to recruit a BIM / Revit Technician into their team who has aspirations to deliver a consistent project quality. 

You should already have skills and experience in BIM / Revit and of working on commercial architectural projects. Also, the capacity to work on models, to be able to accurately interact with other design organisations and a knowledge of Uniclass & COBIE classifications and Navisworks will be important. You will also be responsible for managing the BIM and Revit output for the studio.

In addition to the above, there is the opportunity to expand your software knowledge to include the Adobe Creative Suite and lighting calculation software such as Dialux Evo and AGi32. Personal development training is available to candidates to enable and facilitate increased knowledge and expertise in these.

The location is flexible to suit the successful candidate and can be remote (UK based) or hybrid.  Attendance at meetings (both online and in-person) is envisaged as part of this role. Salary will be in the region of c£35k.

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

This company is on the look-out for an individual with great experience from the product development sector, ideally lighting or furniture, to take on the role of Design Manager for a 16-month full-time maternity cover role.

Our client creates beautiful furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Their designs combine responsibly sourced, high-quality materials and superb workmanship to ensure they endure for generations.

Supporting the Creative Director you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative and manufacturable furniture and lighting designs from the initial concept through to production handover. This role ensures that design intent is effectively translated into functional, high-quality designs that align to company objectives, while meeting the NPD timelines, technical requirements, and stakeholders' expectations.

A full job spec will be sent out to all applicants that show the following:

• A Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience
• A Degree in Design or a related field
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and legislations
• A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement for visiting workshops
• Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in environmental innovation and sustainability, particularly in the interiors sector

In return they offer:

• A generous negotiable salary which can be discussed with the recruiter before you decide whether to proceed
• 22 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) plus additional days off for Birthdays and Christmas
• Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
• Full Travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office
• The choice of working from their London or Leicester offices

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

This company is on the look-out for an individual with great experience from the product development sector, ideally lighting or furniture, to take on the role of Design Manager for a 16-month full-time maternity cover role.

Our client creates beautiful furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Their designs combine responsibly sourced, high-quality materials and superb workmanship to ensure they endure for generations.

Supporting the Creative Director you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative and manufacturable furniture and lighting designs from the initial concept through to production handover. This role ensures that design intent is effectively translated into functional, high-quality designs that align to company objectives, while meeting the NPD timelines, technical requirements, and stakeholders' expectations.

A full job spec will be sent out to all applicants that show the following:

• A Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience
• A Degree in Design or a related field
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of UK standards and legislations
• A driving licence is essential as there will be a requirement for visiting workshops
• Able to work to deadlines with strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in environmental innovation and sustainability, particularly in the interiors sector

In return they offer:

• A generous negotiable salary which can be discussed with the recruiter before you decide whether to proceed
• 22 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) plus additional days off for Birthdays and Christmas
• Pension, Healthcare, Car and Cycle to Work Benefit Schemes
• Full Travel expenses paid when visiting the workshops and the other office
• The choice of working from their London or Leicester offices

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

Our client is an independent lighting design studio delivering exceptional quality local and international projects. They boast a diverse project portfolio designed in collaboration with some of the world’s most creative designers.

They are currently looking to recruit a Lighting Designer to work on a variety of high-end projects across a full range of market sectors that include workplaces, hospitality, galleries, transport and residential. The location is flexible to suit the successful candidate and can be office based (near Watford), remote (still UK based though) or a hybrid arrangement. Attendance on site and at meetings (both online and in-person) is envisaged as part of this role.

They might also consider recruiting a Graduate Lighting Designer to help strengthen the team. Brief details are provided below, please email us separately if this of interest to you.

The typical work diet will include but not be limited to:

• Creative presentations
• Artificial and daylight lighting modelling
• 3D and 2D modelling including Revit / BIM
• Specification creation and report writing
• Technical appraisals
• Client / Stakeholders liaison and project management

Skills and Experience sought from the Lighting Designer:

• Knowledge of work programming and scheduling
• Experience on a range of lighting design projects
• Good communication skills (in both internal and external contexts)
• Competency with Microsoft Office, Mac, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and lighting calculation software such as Dialux Evo and AGi32, with personal development training available to enable and facilitate increased knowledge and expertise in these areas

Graduate Lighting Designer (Potential Opportunity):

This role will provide an introduction to lighting design as a creative discipline, with a focus on technical knowledge, an understanding of lighting principles, and familiarity with industry standards. You will gain hands-on experience in architectural consultancy, working on a range of exciting commercial, residential, hospitality, gallery and public realm projects. You should possess a degree or similar qualification in visual design, digital design or a related field along with a working knowledge of Adobe CS, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.

Salary will be in the range of £40k to £45k for an experienced designer and £25k to £30k for a recent graduate. To find out more and apply please send in your CV to recruit@careersindesign.com or call us on 01920 486125.