Lighting Specialist (Architecture)

ARC International Design Consultants; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prestigious projects

Collaborative culture

Multidisciplinary environment

Professional development

Career progression

Global projects

Job summary

ARC International Design Consultants in Lisbon is seeking a motivated Lighting Design Assistant to join our growing Lighting Design team. You will support the development, coordination, and production of project documentation across hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors.

This role offers the chance to work on prestigious international projects within a multidisciplinary studio, develop technical skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and Photoshop, and grow under experienced designers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing technical drawings and design documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience interpreting mark-ups and implementing changes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Implement lighting layouts and mark-ups in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Produce and maintain lighting drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate with architectural, interior design, and engineering teams.
• Assist in preparing lighting specifications, luminaire schedules, and technical documentation.
• Support development of lighting control schedules and philosophy documents.
• Prepare design reports and presentation materials across project stages, including Concept, Schematic, Detailed, and Construction Information Packages.
• Assist with image editing, presentation graphics, and report formatting using Photoshop and other tools.
• Coordinate information across project teams using document-sharing platforms.
• Maintain project files and ensure documentation is organised and up to date.
• Support the lighting team in delivering projects to programme and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows and production quality.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Excel

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Learning mindset

DIALux

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

DIALux

Job description

ARC International Design Consultants is an independent architecture and design company, with offices in London and Lisbon, offering expertise in complex project planning and design by a diverse team of specialists.

Already with a strong portfolio of high-profile projects in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, our vision is to be at the forefront of international design.

• Designing projects of increasing scale, with huge social impact
• Working across multiple regions, markets, and sectors
• Part of the world's most ambitious future projects

Our multi-disciplinary team draws from a wealth of experience across all sectors to create engaging landmark spaces, venues and communities that are well considered, flexible and future oriented. We are proud to be a close, talented team that is committed to excellence and continual development.

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lighting Design Assistant to join our growing Lighting Design team in Lisbon. Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary architecture and design consultancy, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality lighting design projects across hospitality, residential, mixed-use, retail, and commercial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical and production skills who is passionate about design, enjoys working collaboratively, and is eager to develop their expertise within a leading design environment.

The successful candidate will support the lighting designers in the development, coordination, and production of project documentation throughout all design stages, from concept through to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement lighting layouts and design mark-ups within Revit and AutoCAD.
• Produce and maintain accurate lighting design drawings and documentation.
• Develop integration and coordination detail drawings alongside architectural, interior design, and engineering teams.
• Assist in the preparation of lighting specifications, luminaire schedules, and technical documentation.
• Support the production of lighting control schedules and control philosophy documents.
• Prepare design reports and presentation materials across all project stages, including:
• Concept Design Reports
• Schematic Design Reports
• Detailed Design Reports
• Construction Information Packages
• Assist with image editing, presentation graphics, and report formatting using Photoshop and other software tools.
• Coordinate information across project teams using document-sharing and collaboration platforms.
• Maintain project files and ensure documentation is organised, accurate, and up to date.
• Support the lighting team in delivering projects to programme and quality standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of workflows, documentation standards, and production quality.

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience producing technical drawings and design documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret mark-ups and implement changes accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience with DIALux or other lighting calculation software.
• Previous experience within lighting design, architecture, interior design, or MEP consultancy.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and project coordination processes.
• Understanding of lighting control systems and lighting specifications.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in architecture, interiors, and lighting design.
• Takes pride in producing accurate and high-quality work.
• Is diligent, methodical, and highly organised.
• Communicates clearly and works effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Has a positive attitude and is keen to learn from experienced designers.
• Is committed to continually improving their technical skills and contributing to the overall quality of the team's output.
• Thrives in a collaborative and creative studio environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on prestigious international projects.
• A collaborative and supportive studio culture.
• Exposure to a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing design practice.
• The chance to contribute to exceptional design-led projects around the world.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in lighting design while developing strong technical and project delivery skills within a highly creative and professional team.