dpa lighting consultants – Career Opportunities 

We currently have the following opportunities within our London and Dubai studio: 

Lighting Designer – London, UK  

We are currently seeking a Lighting Designer to join our studio in London, UK. The role will involve being part of a design team and providing support in the production of concept presentations, layout drawings and details, specifications etc. with the opportunity to progress within the Practice.

Applicants should have experience within independent lighting design and have Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Photoshop skills. An understanding of InDesign, visualisation programmes and other lighting related packages such as DIALux would be beneficial. BIM/Revit experience would also be advantageous but not essential.

Lighting designers will show creative abilities with a desire to progress within the field of lighting design. Technical knowledge would also be an attribute, but progressive designers who show an ability to learn would be strongly considered.

Excellent written and spoken English is essential. Please also clarify if you hold a UK passport or valid work permit to allow you to work within the UK.

Senior Associate and Associate – Dubai, UAE

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate and Associate to join our studio in Dubai. Responsibilities would include working within a team environment on all aspects of the lighting design process, from inception to completion, attending design and site meetings in the UAE and overseas. You will be expected to lead a team of designers and head up a variety of projects.

Applicants should have a minimum of ten to fifteen years’ experience in independent professional lighting design. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent creative, technical, commercial, project management and communication skills.

Only applicants with professional independent lighting design experience will be considered. Applicants will be expected to show examples of their completed exterior and interior work where their management skills, leadership and design input has been extremely significant. As well as creative and technical skills, you will need excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop and DIALux. Knowledge of BIM/Revit would be beneficial but not essential.

Excellent written and spoken English is essential.

Senior Lighting Designer – Dubai, UAE 

We are currently seeking a Senior Lighting Designer to join our studio in Dubai, UAE. Responsibilities would include working within a team environment on all aspects of the lighting design process from concept to completion, attending design and site meetings in the UK or UAE and overseas, and supervising the work of lighting designers within the studio.

Senior Lighting Designers will have a minimum of five years experience in independent professional lighting design.

Only applicants with professional independent lighting design experience will be considered. Candidates should have a strong portfolio of completed exterior and interior projects. As well as creative and technical skills, you will need excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop and DIALux. Knowledge of BIM/Revit would be beneficial but not essential.

Excellent written and spoken English is essential.

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and includes bonus opportunities. The Dubai positions enjoy a tax-free environment subject to personal taxation circumstances.

Please submit your application letter and CV, along with a portfolio of examples of completed projects where you have had a significant contribution to Elizabeth Grundy, dpa@dpalighting.com. 

If you are applying for the position of Lighting Designer in our London studio, please also clarify if you hold a UK passport or valid work permit to allow you to work within the UK.

No agencies please.