Senior Lighting Designer

BDP - Building Design Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Lighting Designer to bring innovative lighting concepts to life. With an emphasis on teamwork and client collaboration, the ideal candidate will have over 10 years of lighting design experience and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and DIALux. This role requires excellent communication and project management skills, as well as a strong portfolio of completed projects. The firm offers competitive remuneration and benefits, alongside a commitment to inclusivity and professional development.

Benefits

Employee profit share scheme

Private medical insurance

Life and long-term sickness insurance

Interest-free season ticket loans

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of working experience in lighting design post-graduation.
• Proven ability to develop and illustrate lighting concepts.
• Experience managing external clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse lighting design projects from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with various design teams to achieve project goals.
• Ensure designs meet client specifications and deadlines.

Skills

Lighting design

Team collaboration

Photoshop

DIALux

InDesign

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Lighting Design Degree or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

DIALux

InDesign

AutoCAD

Revit

3D CAD

Job description

BDP Lighting delivers people-centred designs: places and spaces built for the people who occupy them. Our ethos is rooted in teamwork and collaboration, both internally and externally with listening being core to our process. You will join a team of passionate and creative individuals from diverse backgrounds, who take projects from initial concept through to delivery, across a wide range of sectors.

We have an opportunity within our London office for a suitably qualified individual to join our team at senior level and be part of a variety of exciting projects.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

Ideally, the successful candidate will have at least 10 years of working experience in lighting design post-graduation (or equivalent).

You will be a strong job runner used to working within teams of designers and bring a diverse portfolio of delivered projects.

You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to develop and illustrate lighting concepts and take designs from Client facing briefings, through to contract completion on site. Managing external Clients as well as internal teams is essential.

You will need to be proficient in Photoshop, DIALux, InDesign and AutoCAD are required, knowledge of daylight design, Revit and 3D CAD will be advantageous.

You will demonstrate a collaborative team-working style and thrive working to tight deadlines. You will be able to work effectively with people from all backgrounds and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

To apply

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

No agency or third-party applications please.