Architectural Lighting Designer

Shape the built environment through light. At Painting with Light, we believe lighting has the power to transform architecture, enhance public spaces and create meaningful connections between people and places. From luxury hospitality and high-end residential developments to public realms, cultural landmarks, workplaces and mixed-use destinations, we design lighting solutions that elevate architecture and enrich the user experience.

We're looking for an Architectural Lighting Designer who combines creativity, technical expertise and a passion for architecture to help deliver world-class lighting design projects.

Your Role

As an Architectural Lighting Designer, you will be involved in projects from concept through commissioning, working closely with architects, developers, engineers and clients to create thoughtful, sustainable and visually compelling lighting solutions.

You will help shape how people experience buildings, landscapes and public spaces through the intelligent use of light.

What You’ll Do

Develop architectural lighting concepts that complement and enhance the design intent.

Translate creative ideas into technically feasible and buildable lighting solutions.

Produce lighting layouts, specifications, calculations and technical documentation.

Create presentations, reports and visualizations to communicate design intent.

Collaborate with architects, consultants, clients and project stakeholders.

Participate in design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.

Perform site inspections and support commissioning and final adjustments.

Stay informed about emerging technologies, sustainability standards and industry trends.

Creative & Personal Skills

Passion for architecture, design and the role of light within the built environment.

Strong visual, spatial and conceptual thinking skills.

Excellent attention to detail and design quality.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.

Ability to balance creativity, technical requirements, budget and sustainability objectives.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Willingness to travel when required.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of architectural lighting design principles.

Experience with lighting calculations and analysis using DIALux.

Knowledge of lighting controls, energy efficiency and sustainability principles.

CAD & Technical Documentation

Proficiency in Vectorworks and AutoCAD.

Experience developing technical drawings and specifications.

Experience with SketchUp, Blender and/or 3ds Max.

Experience creating presentations and visualizations using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & InDesign).

Experience with visualization tools such as Depence² is a plus.

BIM & Coordination

Familiarity with Revit and BIM workflows.

Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.

Productivity & Innovation

Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365.

Interest in AI-powered tools for design development, visualization and workflow optimization.

Nice to Have

Experience in hospitality, public realm, mixed-use, commercial, residential or cultural projects.

Knowledge of international lighting standards and sustainable design practices.

Experience with façade lighting, landscape lighting or urban lighting masterplans.

Experience supporting on-site commissioning and lighting aiming.

Why Join Painting with Light?

Work on prestigious architectural and urban development projects worldwide.

Collaborate with leading architects, developers and design teams.

Join a multidisciplinary studio driven by creativity, innovation and technical excellence.

Grow professionally through challenging international projects.

Help shape how people experience architecture through light.

Everyone is welcome

We believe the best ideas come from bringing together people with different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. If you share our passion for technology, creativity, and immersive experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Talent, enthusiasm, and team spirit matter more to us than background alone.

Ready for the challenge?

Would you like to help create award-winning projects and bring extraordinary experiences to life?