Responsible for project Management, concept development, client liaison and quality control of multiple projects of all scales and types
Position: Senior Lighting Designer
Location: London (Kennington)
An award winning lighting design studio, was established in 2001 to create
innovative and inspirational lighting schemes for a wide range of architectural environments;
from world-class restaurants, hotels and luxury retail to high-end residential and landscape.
We are often referred to as the best in the industry by our clients; we are proud to have
completed some of the most beautiful hospitality and residential environments around the
world. We are an international company with projects around the world and teams in Asia and
Europe.
The Role
The Senior Lighting Designer is responsible for project management, concept development,
client liaison and quality control of multiple projects of all scales and types, on time and on
budget. A flair for innovation and creativity to create stunning lighting designs. Articulate,
engaging and confident to talk to large groups of people (including clients, designers,
contractors) to sell and agree lighting ideas to a wide range of audiences. Highly productive
and efficient, the Senior Designer is able to delegate tasks, manage and motivate a small
global design team to produce work with minimal mistakes and meet project deadlines. The
Senior Designer is capable of managing and setting clients expectations, and winning repeat
business through exceeding those expectations.
Concept Design: A flair for developing innovative lighting concepts that meet the
clients requirements and deliverables within the parameters of the fee.
Project Management Managing multiple projects, fulfilling the clients design brief,
adhering to the fee proposal and budget, managing and motivating the project team, getting design sign off from Design Director, meeting deadlines and delivering lighting excellence.
Client liaison Managing client expectations and meeting or preferably exceeding
expectations
Organisation and prioritisation The senior design role is difficult. It is essential to be highly organised and able to prioritise work effectively.
Commissioning Proactive in organising and attending site visits in the UK and overseas, dealing with clients, builders and electricians onsite, adjusting the lighting, writing up snagging lists and working with AV
consultants to set light levels.
Referrals Winning referrals through excellence in design and delivery
Skills
● 7+ years experience as a lighting designer;
● Extensive experience in delivering high end residential, large scale hospitality
and retail projects
● Management experience;
● Excellent project management skills;
● Attention to detail;
● Strong IT skills, including proficiency in AutoCAD, Dialux, Adobe Creative Cloud
Company Values / Key Behaviours
These are the values that all employees are expected to abide to:
● Strives for excellence
● Is honest and acts with integrity
● Passionate about creativity
● Positive / ’can-do’ attitude
● We respect and show appreciation for each other
● We strive for the common good of the team