Job Description
Inhabit, a specialist consultancy focused on the built environment, partners with leading architects, engineers, and designers worldwide to create sustainable, human‑centred, and future‑ready spaces.
We are now seeking an experienced Lighting Designer to join our collaborative and forward‑thinking team.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work on prestigious, large‑scale architectural projects, collaborating closely with some of the region’s most respected architects and interior designers. You will be involved from early concept through to final installation, shaping the visual and emotional impact of spaces through intelligent, sustainable lighting design.
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop lighting design concepts through to detailed documentation and site installation
Collaborate with architects, interior designers, clients, and internal specialists throughout the design process
Produce high‑quality deliverables including sketches, layouts, specifications, renderings, and technical drawings
Provide expert lighting design advice and recommendations to clients
Review supplier and contractor proposals, including fixtures, fittings, and circuitry layouts
Attend site inspections to review installation quality and resolve design issues
Support the broader project team with technical and design input across multiple projects
Qualifications
Higher Diploma or above in Electrical Engineering, Interior Design, or a related discipline
Experience as a Lighting Designer or Consultant on large‑scale architectural projects
Ability to independently manage lighting design across all project stages
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Technical Skills
Solid understanding of lighting systems, controls, and energy‑efficient solutions
Proficiency in Auto CAD, DIALux, Photoshop, In Design, and MS Office
Experience with 3 D and rendering software such as Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Lumion, or D5 is highly regarded
Personal Attributes
Clear and confident communicator with strong presentation skills
Proactive, responsible, and detail‑oriented
Ambitious, self‑motivated, and eager to continue developing professionally
A collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment
