Associate Lighting Designer

_{07th April, 2025}

Job Title: Associate Lighting Designer
Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (Based on experience)
Sponsorship: Available if required
 
Company Overview:
We are a prestigious and renowned lighting design practice, recognized internationally for our innovative and impactful lighting solutions. With a focus on creating transformative environments, we work on a variety of high-profile, large-scale projects across sectors including hospitality, retail, residential, and corporate spaces.
 
Role Overview:
We are seeking an Associate Lighting Designer to join our talented team in London. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior-level designer with a strong track record to autonomously lead and manage multiple international projects. As an Associate, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of designers, ensuring the timely and successful execution of all design stages, from concept to completion.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Manage and oversee multiple international lighting design projects, ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations and high-quality standards.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, fostering a collaborative environment and supporting their development and growth.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors, acting as the main point of contact throughout the design process.
• Design Excellence: Deliver exceptional lighting design solutions across a variety of sectors, ensuring creativity, innovation, and technical precision in all aspects of the work.
• Collaboration: Work closely with architects, interior designers, and other stakeholders to integrate lighting solutions seamlessly into broader project designs.
• Technical Oversight: Supervise the production of detailed design documentation, lighting calculations, and specifications.
• Budget & Schedule Management: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Proven experience in lighting design, with a strong portfolio of high-profile, international projects.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior lighting design role, with demonstrable leadership experience.
• Excellent knowledge of lighting technologies, design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Dialux, Relux), and industry best practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external consultants.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working autonomously and as part of a team.
• Exceptional creativity and attention to detail, with a passion for design excellence.
• A relevant degree or qualification in lighting design, architecture, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience working on international projects and cross-cultural teams.
• Previous exposure to mentoring or managing junior team members.
• A passion for innovation and sustainable lighting solutions.
• Familiarity with 3D rendering software and advanced lighting design tools.

• Hybrid working: Flexibility to work from home and the office.
• Sponsorship opportunities: Available if required.
• Professional development: Support for continued growth and development within the lighting design industry.
• Prestigious Projects: The opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the industry.