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Established Lighting Designer

Salary £40,0000 to £45,000 per annum
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Location Alton Hampshire
Closing Date 27 December 2025
Position Type Full Time
Advert expires on 27 December 2025

Main Duties

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creating lighting design presentations using Photoshop / PowerPoint / InDesign
  • Building client relationships
  • Preparation of lighting design documentation for all stages of the RIBA process.
  • Preparation of lighting design specifications
  • Working with CAD to create lighting layouts.
  • Researching / sourcing new products.
  • Creating mock-ups / experiments
  • Assessing product performance & samples.
  • Creating technical diagrams and details.
  • Attend client / design / site meetings and be a dynamic leader in delivering memorable design presentations / workshops for all projects within your team.
  • Responsible for ensuring ALL designs from within your team are world-class and creative.
  • Check the design work of other members of the team and giving meaningful feedback to help them develop in their skills.
  • Responsible for ensuring ALL documentation is 100% accurate and professionally presented.

Proactive liaison with other consultants, specialist contractors and sub-contractors on all design details, to ensure seamless co-ordination.

  • Assist project managers with preparation of Bills of Quantities & lighting quotations using Excel.
  • Using Dialux and other 3D modelling software to provide lux calculations.
  • Help your team to keep fresh and inspired with new ideas.
  • Contribute to company-wide creative emails/messages to spread creativity amongst all the teams.
  • Attend professional lighting industry events to keep up to date with the latest trends / technologies / products.

Skills and Experience Required

Skills and Experience Required:

Substantial experience in senior lighting designer role

  • A passion for lighting and interiors, with an understanding of how they create powerful emotional experiences for end users.
  • Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical skill, and imaginative thinking.
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), AutoCAD, with experience in Dialux, Revit, SketchUp, or 3D modelling considered a plus.
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong multitasking and project management abilities.
  • Clear communication and excellent presentation skills, capable of articulating design concepts to clients and team members effectively.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with the RIBA Construction Stages.
  • Project experience that is relevant to super-prime residences