Who we are:We are a third-generation lighting design and supply company, innovating and pushing the boundaries of lighting design. In 2022, we became the first Irish company to win the prestigious LIT International Lighting Design Award for our work at Carton House and more recently we won the LIT design award in 2 categories for Royal Hospital Kilmainham.Alongside our design and supply services, we have developed an experiential retail, co-creative and events space in Kilkenny. This space is designed to inspire and educate through light, foster collaboration with parallel design professionals, and drive meaningful conversations about the future of design.We work across commercial and residential lighting design projects, with creativity at the core of everything we do. We are a hands-on studio, regularly testing lighting effects and details in our darkroom to learn, experiment, and create new lighting experiences. Light is often misunderstood, yet it has a profound impact on both interior and exterior spaces. Our aim is to bring spaces to life through the intelligent and sensitive use of light.We are a small, hardworking team operating in a creative, supportive, and enjoyable working environment.The RoleThis is a mid-level / project lighting designer role within our design team. The successful candidate will take ownership of commercial and residential lighting design projects from concept through delivery, acting as the primary design lead and client point of contact.The role involves close collaboration with architects, interior designers, engineers, suppliers, and internal teams. It also includes contributing to the ongoing development of our design processes and creative outputs.This is a full-time, studio-based role working from our design studio and experiential showroom in Kilkenny.Skills & Experience RequiredWe are looking for a creative, concept-driven designer with strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.Essential4+ years' experience in lighting design or a related design profession (architecture, interior architecture, product design, engineering, or similar)Proven experience leading design-led construction projectsStrong concept design ability and confidence presenting ideas to clients and design teamsExperience producing detailed lighting drawings, specifications, and schedulesStrong BIM / Revit experience (essential)Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and WordExperience running and attending client workshops and design meetingsStrong organisational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage time, resources, and multiple projects effectivelyStrong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a teamDesirable but not requiredDialuxPhotoshop and/or 3D visualisation skillsExperience working with junior designersCommercial awareness of lighting products and experience working with project budgetsKey ResponsibilitiesActing as the lead lighting designer on projects, responsible for creative direction, technical delivery, and coordination.Typical responsibilities include:Leading the design of commercial and residential lighting projects from concept to completionActing as the primary point of contact for clients and external design teams (architects, engineers, interior designers)Developing strong lighting concepts and translating them into clear, buildable solutionsProducing lighting drawings, specifications, schedules, and design documentationManaging BIM / Revit lighting models and coordinationProducing lighting calculations and technical documentsTesting lighting details and effects through mock-ups in our darkroomAttending and leading lighting consultations, workshops, and site meetingsTracking project hours and resources to ensure profitabilityDelegating and coordinating work with support designers when requiredMaintaining regular communication with the wider project teamContributing to internal design reviews and creative discussionsHelping to develop studio standards, workflows, and design qualityPreparing project budgets, quotations, and lighting product design booksLiaising with suppliers on pricing, technical information, and bespoke solutionsSupporting sales teams on larger projects and managing pricing directly on smaller projectsCompleting order handovers with the operations teamLocationThis is a full-time, studio-based role located in our design studio and experiential showroom in Kilkenny.Job Type: Full-timePay: €1.00-€2.00 per yearAbility to commute/relocate:Kilkenny, County Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Work Location: In person