The Lighting Designer will be responsible for creating innovative, functional, and aesthetically refined lighting solutions for commercial, hospitality, retail, and infrastructure projects. The role involves developing lighting concepts, preparing technical drawings and calculations, coordinating with project and site teams, and supporting execution to ensure the final installation matches the approved design intent.

Key Responsibilities

Lighting Concept & Design Development

● Develop lighting concepts aligned with architectural and interior design intent

● Translate project requirements into effective lighting strategies

● Create lighting layouts, zoning plans, and fixture positioning

● Select appropriate luminaires based on function, aesthetics, and efficiency

Technical Design & Documentation

● Prepare detailed lighting drawings, fixture schedules, and specifications

● Perform basic to intermediate lux calculations and simulations

● Develop lighting control concepts where required

● Ensure compliance with lighting standards and energy efficiency guidelines

Coordination & Execution Support

● Coordinate with architects, interior designers, consultants, and project teams

● Provide technical clarifications to site engineers during installation

● Support site visits to verify correct installation, aiming, and focusing

● Assist in testing, commissioning, and final handover

Design Revisions & Quality Control

● Manage design revisions based on site conditions or client feedback

● Ensure design integrity is maintained during execution

● Prepare as-built drawings and final documentation

● Support snag resolution and final inspections





Tools & Technical Skills (Mandatory) Lighting & Technical Knowledge

● Strong understanding of lighting fundamentals (lux levels, glare, beam angles, color temperature, CRI)

● Knowledge of architectural, decorative, and outdoor lighting applications

● Familiarity with luminaire types, drivers, mounting methods, and accessories

Software & Tools

● AutoCAD (Mandatory) – lighting layouts and coordination drawings

● Lighting design software: Dialux / Relux (preferred)

● MS Excel – fixture schedules, BOQs, and calculations

● MS Word / Google Docs – documentation and reports

● Basic knowledge of Photoshop / InDesign (optional, for presentations)

Qualifications

● Degree / Diploma in:

○ Lighting Design

○ Architecture

○ Interior Design

○ Electrical Engineering

○ or a related discipline

Experience

● prior experience in lighting design or architectural/interior lighting

● Experience working on commercial, hospitality, retail, or infrastructure projects preferred

● Exposure to site coordination and execution is a strong advantage

Required Soft Skills

● Creative thinking with strong technical understanding

● Attention to detail and design accuracy

● Explicit communication and coordination skills

● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

● Openness to site travel and coordination

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

● Quality and accuracy of lighting designs

● Timely delivery of drawings and design outputs

● Smooth coordination with project and site teams

● Minimal design-related execution issues

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 principal lighting designer (India)
🏢 dam lighting
📍 India