Graduate Lighting Designer (Arup)
We're looking for Graduate Lighting Designers to join our team of bright professionals to assist on all aspects of lighting projects: from concept development to detailed lighting specifications. From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts in architectural lighting and daylighting design where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification.
The Opportunity
You’ll help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. You will work mainly with our senior designers on a wide range of national and international projects, supporting other team members and learning about lighting design, developing skills and eventually working on your own projects.
The Role Involves
* Hands on lighting design for a range of projects
* Carrying out lighting calculations
* Preparation of renderings, drawings, and specifications
* Assisting the production of project related correspondence and reports
* Project and team administration duties
* Co‑ordinating work with designers and engineers of other disciplines
* Attend design team meetings and present design outcomes
Qualifications, Attributes & Skills
* At least a Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above) in lighting, architecture, engineering, product design, interior design or another relevant subject
* Advantageous if you have a 2.1 or above in relevant degree modules such as architecture, art, design, maths, science, engineering and technology related subjects
* Familiarity with 3D modelling software is desirable
* Some knowledge of lighting software, including daylight analysis software, is advantageous
* Experience and ability in coding, software and digital skills is advantageous
Portfolio
In order for your application to be considered for this role, please upload evidence of work such as your sample portfolio or website link. The document must be in PDF format and no larger than 20 MB. Please use image compression and vector drawings where possible to keep the file size down without sacrificing quality. Upload your sample portfolio within the 'supporting documents' section of your application.
We’re Looking For
* Changemakers – A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
* Innovative minds – Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
* Growth seekers – A growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
* Adaptable adventurers – Ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
Start Date
You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.
Application Deadline
Advert closing date: 15th November 2025. In the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Location Preferences
While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form.
Duplicate Applications
Candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.
Eligibility
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.
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