Careers

We are always on the look-out for talented designers to join our creative and super friendly team here in the Cotswolds.

Would you like to join a team who works with award-winning architects, interior and landscape designers on prestigious projects across the globe? We specialise in High End Residential (Interior and Exterior Lighting), Leisure, Hospitality or Commercial Property, so if you are looking for a change or perhaps a project to work on; please do drop us a line including your CV, Portfolio, and a covering letter to claire@light-housedesigns.com

Recruitment Agencies by invitation only.

Current Vacancies

Senior Design Manager

Job Title:	Senior Design Manager
Reporting To:	Director of Business Operations
Location:	Hybrid working with two days a week in the office (Cotswold Studio or shared office in Bletchley, just outside Milton Keynes)
Driving Licence:	Full Driving License is required
Car Owner:	Essential

At Light House Designs, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Our team is passionate about design and committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We value creativity, integrity, and continuous learning. We believe in work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support our employees’ well-being. Our culture is built on mutual respect, open communication, and a shared vision for success.

As Senior Design Manager, you will lead a dedicated team, overseeing site meetings and visits, which may require early starts and late evenings depending on the location. You should also be prepared for international travel as necessary. You may also be asked to undertake other duties and responsibilities that align with your role from time to time.

This role offers a balanced mix of home working, office-based days, and site visits. Flexibility and additional hours may be required to ensure work is completed on time and meets clients’ expectations.

You will foster a collaborative environment, working closely with your team to brainstorm, develop, and refine design concepts.

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team through complex projects, ensuring that everyone’s strengths are utilised effectively.

Your ability to communicate and collaborate with both your team and clients will be key to the success of your projects. You will be confident and adept in creating innovative and inspirational lighting schemes, ensuring clients can visualize and fully understand the design process and proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Managerial

You will have your own design target as well as team targets.
Lead, mentor and manage the design team (both employed and freelance) ensuring they have the resources, tools and support they need to succeed.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring their satisfaction.
Collaborate with other departments, such as technical support and procurement and assist with marketing briefs to ensure design alignment.
Ensure that all design outputs are consistent with the company’s brand guidelines.
Manage team and project design budgets effectively and ensure projects stay within time scales and budget.
Attend project or industry related events/overseas travel as required.
Attend networking and industry events/exhibitions independently or with the team or team member.

Design

Lead, navigate and support on design meetings either on site or via video call.
Be able to skilfully design and specify a lighting scheme for a wide range of residential, prime residential, hospitality/commercial projects.
Produce project concepts, mood images, lighting schemes, specification schedules, and control schedules.
Have extensive knowledge on a wide range of manufacturers.
Ensure all work is checked by another designer prior to issue.
The geographical reach of some LHD projects may mean some lengthy journeys which may require early starts and late evenings. Overseas travel may also be required.
Discuss, specify and assist with commissioning and programme control systems alongside AV specialists throughout the project lifecycle.
Attend photo shoots on completed projects with our appointed photographer.

Industry

Maintain industry knowledge and relations by visiting exhibitions and trade shows.
Meet with manufacturers with the Director of Business Operations and our Technical Procurement Partner as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years Lighting Design experience in a Lighting Design Studio.
Minimum of 2 years of leading a team of Designers.
Extensive OEM technical product knowledge.
AutoCAD essential
Adobe Creative Suite essential
DiaLux (advantageous) – We do not currently use Relux
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & PowerPoint)

Skills and Attributes

Motivated: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve and excel in all tasks.
Positive: Maintains a positive attitude, even under pressure, and inspires others with their enthusiasm.
Happy: Exhibits a cheerful demeanour that contributes to a pleasant working environment.
Keen: Shows a strong interest and enthusiasm for lighting design and stays updated with industry trends.
Eager: Displays a proactive approach to work, always looking for new challenges and opportunities to improve.
Willingness to Learn: Open to feedback and continuously seeks opportunities for professional development.
Flexible: Adapts easily to changing circumstances and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Approachable: Maintains a friendly and open demeanour, making it easy for colleagues and clients to communicate and collaborate.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to lighting installations.
Experience working in a collaborative, creative team environment.
Willingness to travel for site visits, trade shows, and industry events.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by project schedules.

What We Offer

Salary: £56,000 to £65,000 (depending on experience)
Discretionary Bonus: Subject to Board approval
Commission Scheme: On projects you bring in, (that are not connected by previous or existing relationships to LHD) on Phase 1
Pension Scheme: NEST Company contributory pension scheme – statutory rate
Healthcare: Optional BUPA medical insurance
Health Plan: Health Shields Cash Plan
Holidays: 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (4 days to be saved for Christmas Break)
Additional Holidays: Accrue additional days holiday per completed calendar year, up to 5 days.

Applications

Please apply in writing to Claire Styles at claire@light-housedesigns.com with a cover letter and include a link to your portfolio and a copy of your CV.

If you have any questions you wish to talk through prior to applying, please contact Claire on 07881 956 478.

Alternatively, visit our website at www.light-housedesigns.com or follow us on Instagram light_house_designs

Join us at Light House Designs and be a part of our exciting journey!

Senior Associate Designer

Job Title:	Senior Associate Designer
Reporting To:	Senior Design Manager
Location:	Hybrid working with two days a week in the office (Cotswold Studio or shared office in Bletchley, just outside Milton Keynes)
Driving Licence:	Full Driving License is required
Car Owner:	Essential

Our employed team consists of two talented Lighting Designers. Our freelance team is appointed in line with project demands, ensuring we have the right expertise for each unique project. This dynamic approach allows us to remain flexible and responsive to our clients’ needs while maintaining high standards of quality and innovation. The role will require flexibility and additional hours maybe required to ensure work is completed on time and in line with the clients’ expectations.

As a Senior Associate Designer, you will be part of a small team, you will be required to attend site meetings/visits (this can mean early starts and late evenings depending on the location) as well as being prepared to travel overseas as necessary. You may also be requested to undertake other duties and responsibilities reasonably consistent within your role from time to time by the Company. The role will provide a happy mix of home working, office-based days, and site visits.

You are confident individual and at ease when creating innovative and inspirational lighting schemes and can ensure the client can visualise and understand the design proposal.

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