Lighting Designer - hybrid

Xavio Design | Lighting Consultancy; Alton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative lighting design consultancy is seeking a talented Lighting Designer to join their dynamic team. This full-time hybrid role offers the chance to work on prestigious projects in luxury hospitality and residential sectors. You will collaborate closely with senior designers to create exceptional lighting specifications and concepts while enjoying flexible working arrangements. The company fosters a supportive environment for career growth, ensuring your talents are recognized and nurtured. If you have a passion for lighting and a strong design portfolio, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Tailored training and development programmes

Creative and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in lighting design.
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity and technical skill.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team to provide professional support at all project stages.
• Lead projects from concept design to commissioning.

Skills

Lighting Design

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Dialux

Revit

SketchUp

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Related Field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

We are looking for a talented Lighting Designer to join our dynamic and growing studio. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills, share your ideas, and develop your career within a friendly, creative team.

Company Description:

Xavio is a family-owned lighting design consultancy, established internationally in 2011. As a market leader in lighting design for super-prime residential, luxury hospitality, and retail sectors, we work on prestigious projects including private residences, hotels, restaurants, and high-end apartments. Our projects are based primarily in Central London and we collaborate closely with top architects and interior designers to deliver exceptional lighting schemes for our luxury projects. Our team is rapidly growing and we’re expanding our presence internationally.

Role Description:

We are hiring a Lighting Designer for a full-time hybrid role. You will work alongside our Senior Designers to create lighting specifications, control documents, lighting drawings, and implement architectural lighting concepts. You will collaborate with interior designers, project teams, and attend site meetings.

Our designers benefit from total flexi-time and a hybrid working arrangement, with the option to work remotely up to four days a week. While our head office and Country Design Studio are located in Alton, Hampshire (on the main rail line to Waterloo), most of our design team is based in London and the Home Counties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Xavio Design team to provide professional design support at all project stages.
• Lead and assist in projects from concept design to commissioning and scene-setting with specialist technicians.
• Regularly communicate with project teams, attending site meetings with contractors, architects, interior designers, engineers, and suppliers.
• Uphold Xavio’s high standards of design and workmanship, ensuring continuous improvement to maintain our status as a world-class consultancy.
• Balance a multi-functional role, applying diverse skills and expertise to a variety of projects.
• Remote work with travel to our main design studio in Alton once a week, as well as London-based client offices and sites.
• International travel for short periods may be required for overseas projects.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in lighting design.
• 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 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.
• In-house training provided for technical skills, along with time for self-directed learning.

What We Offer:

We provide structured career progression within a creative and supportive environment where your talent is nurtured, your success is recognised, and your contributions are rewarded. Our offer includes:

• Salary between £28k-£35k dependant on experience, with additional benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Tailored training and development programmes.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to develop your career at a leading independent lighting design studio, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and portfolio demonstrating your project work to [e-mail].

Xavio is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Fluency in spoken and written English, along with permission to live and work in the UK, is required.