At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to create stunning lighting designs for iconic events worldwide.
- Company: Imagination, a leader in innovative lighting design with a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, wellness perks, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working, company socials, and a pet-friendly office await you!
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects and collaborate with top brands in the industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in lighting design or a relevant degree; CAD skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Lighting Design Department at Imagination has a rich history of delivering groundbreaking, world class lighting design for some of the most iconic brands in the world. As a Junior Lighting Designer you will be a part of the team responsible for the physical delivery of our projects, developing lighting drawings as well as helping manage suppliers and schedules. You will be working in a team helping to design for a wide variety of events including Live Music, Corporate Events, Theatre, fixed facilities or large scale international Productions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist design teams in developing world class solutions with lighting design
- Develop lighting drawings that can be shared with suppliers
- Develop Lighting Specifications that can be shared with suppliers
- Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and continue to broaden our global network of partners
- Ensure that tasks are delivered within the timeframe agreed
- Supervise the installation of Lighting Systems
- Travel to and work on site helping deliver our projects globally
- Collaborate across disciplines and ensure that project updates and information are communicated in a timely, effective manner
- Comply with company policies and procedures, for example (but not limited to) ISO documentation, Information Security training
- Deliver shows onsite alongside freelance programmers and technicians
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Relevant practical experience with a bias for Lighting in similar industries (e.g. theatre / corporate events / festivals / exhibitions) and/or BA Honours Degree in Lighting Design or Technical Production
- Demonstrate a proficient level of experience in several Lighting Design deliverables - from designing for Live Music, Corporate Events, Theatre, fixed facilities or large scale International Productions
- Proficient knowledge & experience using CAD software, specifically Vectorworks, as well as lighting previsualization software such as GrandMA
- High proficiency in Google Docs, Microsoft Office, video conferencing applications
- Be a highly self-motivated team player, with a commitment to quality and professionalism
- Be articulate and able to communicate and build relationships across our business internally and externally
- Be extremely organised with meticulous attention to detail
- Have the ability to deliver under pressure and multi-task
- Willing and able to travel internationally for work, and from time to time work unsociable hours (including weekends) for extended periods
Job Benefits
- Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
- Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth
- Wellness
- Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
- Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
- Help at hand EAP
- In-Office Gym (London office only)
- Life Insurance 4 x salary
- Dedicated DE&I Board
- 25 days annual leave
- Birthday day off and gift
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- Generous Family Leave policies with New Parent Coaching & Support
- Various learning & development platforms for e-learning
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Cyclescheme
- Discounted Private Dental
- Income Protection (Employee)
- Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
- Home technology tax free loan
- Hybrid Working (3 office days)
- Company socials
- Pet friendly office
- Lunch & Learns
- Wellness webinars
- Educational webinars
- Subsidised Cafe (London office only)
Junior Lighting Designer in London employer: Imagination
ImagiNation is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional development, offering a competitive benefits package and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With a vibrant work culture centred around creativity and collaboration, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and take on new challenges in the dynamic field of luxury events. Located in London, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with high-profile clients and deliver memorable experiences.
