Junior Lighting Designer

About Us

Smith Tait is a leading international lighting and design consultancy headquartered in Dubai, with a growing presence in India. We deliver cutting-edge lighting and architectural solutions for high-profile hospitality, retail, residential and public realm projects.

Role Overview

As an Junior Lighting Designer, you will:

• Support innovative lighting design solutions from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with both aesthetic and functional goals under the team leader.
• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, clients, and other relevant stakeholders to integrate lighting seamlessly into projects.
• Manage and mentor project teams to achieve high-quality outcomes that exceed client expectations, balancing creativity with technical precision.
  
  

• Help Develop lighting concepts for varied environments under the Senior designer.
• Present designs using sketches, diagrams, and mood boards.
• Enhance architectural, interior, and landscape features while balancing functionality, sustainability, and budgets.
• Discern unique lighting opportunities and craft creative, out-of-the-box solutions.
• Ensure storytelling through lighting design that aligns with clients visions.
  
  

• Work with architects, contractors, stakeholders, and relevant disciplines to ensure cohesive integration and alignment throughout all project aspects.
• Internal Coordination with the teams
• Manage technical lighting plans and fixture specifications.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, stakeholders, and other relevant disciplines
  
  

• Maintain a thorough understanding of technical lighting design, including fixture installation and integration.
• Provide options for seamlessly integrating lighting into architectural designs.
• Stay updated on lighting technologies and trends.
• Provide expertise in lighting layouts, control systems, and energy efficiency.
  
  

• 1 to 2 years in independent lighting design consultancy.
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, Adobe Creative Suite, MS
  
  

• knowledge of lighting systems and controls.
• Knowledge of various sustainability standards, including LEED, WELL, and others.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities.
• Strong presentation skills to explain and defend lighting intent.
• Effective time management for multiple projects.
• Ability to identify and maximize creative lighting opportunities