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The latest opportunities in the architectural lighting design industry including positions at ARUP, Zumtobel, Mike Stoane Lighting, Light Touch and Isometrix.
December 2011
In order to join our team in Dubai, we are looking for a
Business Development Manager (m/f) Retail, Art and Culture
Our offer:
• Prepare concepts, quotations, schemes and presentations to customers in order to generate contracts and specifications in the applications of Retail, Art and Culture
• Introduce new innovation and lighting technology to the target market
• Establish and maintain relationships with overseas lighting consultants, developers, architects and M&E consultants; provide professional advice
• Establish Zumtobel as the leading lighting brand in the premium market
• Develop business contacts
• Provide support to the marketing team (events)
• Provide technical support for all products.
Your profile
• Degree in lighting/electrical engineering, interior design or architecture
• At least 2 years of experience in relevant design and marketing, mainly retail, art and culture selling
• Ideally, knowledge of lighting in terms of application and design with a strong conceptual focus
• Marketing, selling and presentation skills
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
• Affinity towards architecture
• High integrity as well as a strong business mind
• Motivation and creativity
• Willingness to travel (20-30%)
Welcome!
You are interested in joining a young and dynamic team within an international corporation offering exciting areas of responsibility?
Applications of females are highly welcome.
We are looking forward to receiving your online application at
www.zumtobelgroup.com/en/careers.htm
Gerhard Geismayr
Human Resources
T + 43 5572 390-670
With more than 7,800 employees worldwide, the Zumtobel Group ranks among the globally leading suppliers of luminaires, lighting solutions and lighting components for professional indoor and outdoor applications as well as innovative LED retrofit lamps. The Zumtobel Group’s brand are Thorn, Zumtobel, Tridonic and Ledon. The growth and success of the Zumtobel Group are, and will continue to be, founded on maximum proximity to customers, superbly qualified employees, an intense commitment to innovation and strong corporate values. www.zumtobelgroup.com
December 2011
Mike Stoane Lighting is evolving. We are looking for someone special to help us with this evolution, now.
The biggest change is that on the 1st of October 2014 Mike is giving up his position in the front seat. We don't expect you to replace him, Dave will, but if you have skills in some of the following, we may have a great opportunity for you.
The skills we need are: enthusiasm for manufacturing, logical reasoning, identifying bottlenecks, unconventional management and leadership, CAD (Mike didn't have a clue), frill free design, motorcycle maintenance, an eye for detail, imagination and a good work ethic. Your salary will depend on who you are and what you bring.
Apply to 2014@mikestoanelighting.com
December 2011
Want to be part of a team providing a comprehensive architectural lighting design service to clients around the world?
Our business is looking for creative and ambitious designers to join our team in London. Dealing with projects from conception to completion, providing a supporting role for the team for larger, more complex projects. These are exciting opportunities to work with specialist designers offering artistic creativity and technical excellence in intelligent building design.
Lighting Designer
The role requires a sound understanding of lighting design; providing lighting calculations; preparation of designs and drawings; coordinating projects between designers and engineers, and playing a key role in mentoring junior staff. You will be creative and innovative, good communicator and able to write clearly and fluently. Skills in graphics, drawing, urban design, daylighting design, 3d modelling, theatre lighting, media or film would be an advantage.
For further information or to apply, please email Behjat Reza at behjat.reza@arup.com quoting ‘Lighting’ in the email.
Graduate Designer
Providing a supporting role for the lighting team, on a variety of projects. The key learning opportunities will be to work alongside senior experienced lighting designers and experts in creative architectural lighting design approaches.
For further information or to apply, please go to our UKMEA graduate careers page at www.arup.com.
We are looking for candidates with a University degree in Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design or equivalent.
We are committed to equal opportunities.
December 2011
Talent WANTED
Light Touch Middle East aims to establish a new approach to architectural, interior, and landscape lighting design in the Middle East. The firm is a collaboration between experienced design professionals based in Dubai; and Project Lighting Design an internationally recognised practice of 20 years in Singapore.
Email your CV an portfolio to getintouch@lighttouchpld.ae for the following roles. Salary and benefits will be based on experience and ability.
Senior Designer DUBAI
A detail-oriented, creative and innovative professional with a minimum of 3 years experience in independent professional lighting design, capable of handling project coordination and documentation from concept to construction. You must be competent in directing / producing all lighting documentation throughout the course of a project and have excellent working knowledge of appropriate software packages.
Visualiser DUBAI
A talented 3D Visualiser required to join our creative team. Proficiency in 2D Max and Sketch Up is essential. Knowledge of Adobe CS and Dialux would be advantatgeous.
CAD draughts person DUBAI
An accurate and efficient draughts person with experience of producing CAD drawing for large scale projects.
December 2011
We work closely with acclaimed architects, designers and artists for prestigious international clients. Isometrix portfolio is extensive, encompassing all sectors of interior and exterior lighting; design for lifestyle, hospitality, residential, retail, architectural and cultural projects. Our award winning lighting design consultancy, with studios based in both London and Hong Kong, offers the exciting opportunity to work on challenging and cutting-edge projects worldwide.
Senior Associate Lighting Designers
Successful applicants will have excellent creative and technical expertise with strong communication skills. A client-facing role, direction and leadership of design teams and project management abilities are essential.A minimum of 8 years working on first class projects from concept to completion is required.
Senior Lighting Designers
A pro-active, front end role, candidates will have good creative and technical experience with a high level of organisation and co-ordination skills. A minimum of 5 years working on first class projects from concept to completion is required.
Junior Lighting Designers
Candidates must have good design and graphic skills with the ability to work well individually and as part of a team. Willingness to learn and genuine ambition to progress a career in lighting design are prerequisite.International travel will be involved at all design levels.
AutoCAD, Adobe and MS Office literacy essential.Positions are immediately available.
Remuneration plus bonus opportunities will be commensurate with experience and demonstrable skills.To join our dynamic multi-national team please send your CV and work samples to: ltg@isometrix.co.uk or 8 Glasshouse Yard, London, EC1A 4JN, UK
www.isometrix.co.uk
October 2011
We work direct with leading retail, restaurant and hotel brands along with collaborating with many acclaimed architects and designers- to creatively deliver emotional impact through architectural lighting design- both exterior and interior- national and international. Current clients examples include Victoria’s Secret, Reiss, Aspinal of London, Christian Louboutin, and Air China.
We now look to build our core team that will steer and propel the business forward, with this in mind, we are looking for the very best architectural lighting designers-
Senior/Associate
Intelligent creative thinker, with technical expertise and strong communication skills.
Lighting Designer
With 2+ yrs experience, with initiative and looking to grow, making positive contributions to projects and the company
Please submit interest, by email or post (covering letter, CV and examples of work) in confidence to: Mark Hamilton, Studio Manager
info@officeoflight.com
Office of [Light]: 74 Great Suffolk Street, London SE1 0BL
October 2011
2 x London Architectural Sales Engineer's
1 x London Retail Sales Engineer
1 x North West Architectural Sales Engineer
ACDC Lighting Systems is a world leader in specialist architectural lighting systems, designing and manufacturing Cold Cathode and LED lighting in the UK.
ACDC is a vibrant and hard-working company that is launching a range of groundbreaking LED products,which will revolutionise the lighting industry, and the way customers think about and specify LED lighting.
ACDC has a strong company brand and an excellent worldwide project portfolio and is currently working on specifications for projects throughout the UK,Europe and Middle East. The company thrives on delivering excellent customer service and is looking for individuals who will help ACDC continue to achieve this.
Three roles will target the specification market through architects, designers and consulting engineers. The fourth role will target the retail sector selling solutions from our recently extended product range.You will have strong experience within the architectural/retail lighting sector and have a good knowledge of luminaires and design. You will ideally have your own individual client base and will be highly motivated and determined to succeed.
This is an outstanding opportunity for the right individuals to develop themselves within the framework of a market-leading company, with an excellent package and open-ended commission scheme.
Please apply with your current CV and remuneration package, quoting reference ACDC48 to: people@acdclighting.co.uk
Details of the roles can be found at: www.acdclighting.co.uk/vacancies
October 2011
KKDC is an international manufacturer of high quality LEDs and LED luminaires. We have a new facility in Korea with offices around the world, including the global head office in the heart of London Bridge. Opportunities within KKDC cannot be understated; we are experiencing phenomenal growth and expect continued success. The UK sales function is key to that success, so we are keen to build a team of capable and loyal individuals. There will be pressure to succeed and targets but there will also be high reward and enjoyment taking these KKDC products to a growing market.
Senior Sales Engineer
Reporting directly to the Sales Director your responsibilities will include:
• Developing and maintaining relationships of key specifiers to maximise their specification potential.
• Achievement of turnover and profit targets. l Raising market awareness of the company and identifying projects to
tender/quote for.
In order to succeed in this role you must be a self-starter, willing to establish the sales capabilities for the UK specifiers and grow the market. You will need to demonstrate a consistent history of sales and business development operating at the highest level of selling architectural lighting products. You will be able to support clients through the sales process as well as act as project manager during the technical build and implementation phase. You should hold a full driving license as you will need to travel by car.
Sales Support
The role is principally to assist the UK sales team with project work and client liaison, this is to enable greater time for the sales team to generate new client contacts as well as continue with excellent servicing of existing clients. You will be directly accountable to the Sales Director but will be involved with all members of the team. You should have excellent communication skills, being able to correspond with different people on all levels and we prefer that you have technical sales or design experience. You should have a pro-active attitude, be well organised and have a willingness to learn about the company’s products and industry.
Please email your application with CV to recruitment@kkdc.co.uk.
www.kkdc.co.uk
October 2011
Senior Lighting Designer/Associate
Based in London. Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience
GIA Equation is an award winning independent lighting design consultancy. Our work includes projects in commercial, retail, arts, hotel, leisure, public and residential sectors and developing lighting master plans for new urban areas. With over 25 years of extensive experience worldwide, our clients include some of the biggest UK and global developers and well known architects.
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative self-motivated lighting designer to help us deliver our current projects and also maintain and strengthen our existing client base.
You are likely to have 6-8 years experience in lighting design consultancy and have a track-record of winning repeat business and managing client relationships. You will be expected to use your excellent creative lighting design and programme management skills.
If you believe you can do this job, if you are motivated by challenge and excited by the prospect of growing your career with a leading consultancy please apply by sending a current CV and covering letter to Fiona Pattinson at fiona.pattinson@gia.uk.com.
For more information about our company visit www.giaequation.co.uk, www.gia.uk.com or contact Maida Hot maida.hot@giaequation.co.uk.
September 2011
Operating at the forefront of lighting design for over 30 years, INTO is one of the most established and successful Lighting Design consultancies in the UK. We are creatively and commercially driven and always strive to deliver a first class service to our clients whatever the size of project. We work internationally across a wide range of projects in the retail, leisure and commercial office sectors including hotels, high profile restaurants, members clubs, casinos, retail flagship stores, shopping centres and office environments.
For further details please view our portfolio online at www.into.co.uk.
We are currently building a Senior team capable of managing the creative and technical side of the consultancy into the future. We are looking for an experienced Senior Lighting Designer to work on large scale and high profile projects both in the UK and internationally.
Senior Lighting Designer
You will currently be a Senior Lighting Designer with a minimum of five years’ experience in an independent fee based lighting consultancy [two of these in a senior role]. You are now looking to further your career, take greater responsibility and use your flair to creatively drive projects.
You will be experienced in working on a wide range of projects internationally and able to run large scale projects from concept to completion. You will be an effective communicator at both board and contractor level and able to manage, guide and inspire a team of Lighting Designers. As well excellent creative and technical skills, you will have extensive knowledge of all relevant software packages.
We are offering a highly competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience. Package includes profit share, company pension scheme and private healthcare.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidence. Please apply in writing to Louise Wood - lwood@into.co.uk or telephone +44 (0) 7808 062 282.
You should include your educational history, employment history, a list of lighting design projects you have significantly contributed to, examples of your work and your salary requirements. Excellent written and spoken English is also essential.
Into Lighting Ltd
101 The Foundry Annex,
65 Glasshill Street,
London,
SE1 QR.
August 2011
Speirs + Major
Designers needed…
Speirs + Major are award-winning international designers who work with light.
We have positions available for assistants in our London studio which might suit designers in the early stages of their careers who are looking to gain experience whilst making a positive contribution to a busy and exciting independent design practice.
If you have a passion for light and design and can evidence creative and innovative thinking, together with the ability to communicate ideas through sketches as well as CAD and Photoshop then we want to hear from you. Previous experience of working with light is helpful but not essential.
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with ability and experience. Candidates must be willing to travel internationally.
If you are interested in being considered for such a role, please contact:
Sarah Cunningham
Speirs + Major
11-15 Emerald Street
London WC1N 3QL
E-Mail: opportunities@speirsandmajor.com
All applications must be made in writing and include samples of work that demonstrate both your thinking and communication skills.
Strictly no agencies. Speirs + Major are an equal opportunities employer.
www.speirsandmajor.com
August 2011
LAPD Consultants Ltd
LAPD is an award-winning, independent and free-thinking lighting consultancy. We create unique lighting solutions and provide innovative product design for an international clientele.
We work with architects, interior designers, landscape architects and blue chip end-users to design the lit environment. Through our experience in sustainable lighting design we have gained a reputation as a leading design consultancy. Our work encompasses retail, architectural, exhibition, and landscape lighting projects. We strive to achieve design solutions that are both beautiful and energy efficient.
Designers needed…
We currently have positions available for lighting Designers in our Hertfordshire studio. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with ability and experience. Candidates must be willing to travel internationally.
Lighting Design Assistant
Lighting Designer
If you have a passion for lighting with previous experience to suit your preferred roll, and can demonstrate creative and innovative thinking, together with the ability to communicate ideas through sketches as well as CAD and Photoshop then we want to hear from you. You will also need to be fluent in MS Office and Dialux.
To apply, please send your CV & samples of your work that demonstrate both your thinking and communication skills to :
studio@lapd.co.uk
www.lapdconsultants.com
Strictly no agencies.
August 2011
Rare & Exciting Opportunity in the Lighting Industry
Sales position working inside a small established UK agency looking after the sales and marketing of a top Italian contemporary Lighting manufacturer.
The Role:
* Managing key accounts
* Arranging presentations to A&D, Lighting designers and specifiers.
* Experience in the Decorative Lighting industry, preferred.
* Having the freedom to expand the current client base and work independently on developing the market throughout the UK.
Competitive Salary + commission
Interested in having a chat?
Please call Michelle on 01233 770555 michelle.holmwood@btconnect.com
August 2011
Arup
Designer/Senior Designer (Lighting) Berlin Office
Arup Lighting is the lighting design studio of the global design and engineering practice Arup, offering a comprehensive architectural and natural lighting design service. As an independent lighting design studio, we combine Arup’s robust engineering skills and comprehensive experience with creativity, flair, and innovation.
The position is available in our Berlin office as an integral part of the developing European lighting team with offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, and Moscow. It is also part of the technology group within the Berlin office, working closely with the facade engineering, material science, building physics, and sustainability design teams.
We are looking for a designer with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in lighting or a lighting-related field. Particular skills in graphics, drawing, urban design, daylighting design, 3d modelling, theatre, media, or film would be an advantage. The candidate must be able to speak German at a fluent/native level, have proven work experience in Germany, as well as a good command of English.
If you are passionate about pushing both the creative and technical boundaries of lighting design, work well within a team, and are committed to continuous learning and development, we would like to hear from you.
Please write to:
Emily Dufner
Arup
Kantstraße 162 10623 Berlin Germany
t: +49 30 885910 77 f: +49 30 885910 10
We are committed to equal opportunities.
www.arup.com/lighting
August 2011
Helvar
Helvar is an international lighting technologies company specialising in energy efficient solutions for lighting control systems. Helvar is a family owned company based in Helsinki and established in 1921. Our UK offices are based in Dartford, Kent. To support our challenging growth targets, we are looking for the following staff, which will be based at our Dartford offices:
Area Sales Manager – North / Scotland
Reporting to the UK Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing new business and maintaining existing business within the North/Scotland region. You will possess a good knowledge of Lighting Controls and have experience of Specification Project Sales to Lighting Designers, Consulting Engineers, Architects and Contractors. A recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering would be advantageous. You should demonstrate good social and communication skills and be a team player. The ability to work on your own initiative is essential. You should hold a full driving license.
Product Manager – Lighting Systems
We are looking for an experienced Product Manager, with a solid track record in product management including commercial aspects. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of lighting systems and services, complemented with experience of building management systems, or similar larger software based systems. International communication experience, along with an understanding of electronics and software technologies is advantageous. You will be business driven, analytical, with a systematic approach.
Product Manager, LED drivers
We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to support the growth area of LED drivers. Working closely with our customers, sales, marketing and R&D, you will create technical specifications for new products, participate in new product introductions, support sales and customers on a technical level, create marketing collateral, and manage product launches. The ideal candidate will have product management experience in LED lighting, have a recognised qualification in power electronics, and be fluent in written and spoken English (additional languages advantageous). Travelling is expected in this role. Candidates based outside of the UK may be considered for this role.
If you are interested in any of the above roles, please send a covering letter and current CV to: Julie Self, Human Resources, Hawley Mill, Hawley Road, Dartford, Kent. DA2 7SY or email Julie.self@helvar.com
June 2011
LAPD Consultants Ltd
LAPD is an award-winning, independent and free-thinking lighting consultancy. We create unique lighting solutions and provide innovative product design for an international clientele.
We work with architects, interior designers, landscape architects and blue chip end-users to design the lit environment. Through our experience in sustainable lighting design we have gained a reputation as a leading design consultancy. Our work encompasses retail, architectural, exhibition, and landscape lighting projects. We strive to achieve design solutions that are both beautiful and energy efficient.
Designers needed…
We currently have positions available for lighting Designers in our Hertfordshire studio. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with ability and experience. Candidates must be willing to travel internationally.
Lighting Design Assistant
Senior Lighting Designer
If you have a passion for lighting with previous experience to suit your preferred roll, and can demonstrate creative and innovative thinking, together with the ability to communicate ideas through sketches as well as CAD and Photoshop then we want to hear from you. You will also need to be fluent in MS Office and Dialux.
To apply, please send your CV & samples of your work that demonstrate both your thinking and communication skills to :
studio@lapd.co.uk
www.lapdconsultants.com
Strictly no agencies.
June 2011
Sutton Vane Associates
Senior Designer / Associate
Sutton Vane Associates is looking for a creative, highly motivated senior lighting designer to join its award-winning team in London and to take the lead on a wide range of high-profile UK and international projects. You will have experience of all aspects of architectural lighting design and will be looking for an opportunity to develop new ideas, take greater responsibility and help shape an expanding practice. With strong project management and people skills, you will be expected to liaise directly with clients and manage a team of skilled designers. International travel will be part of the remit.
Lighting Designer
Sutton Vane Associates also has an opening for an ambitious, inventive lighting designer who is looking for creative freedom and opportunities for career and personal development.
Sutton Vane Associates is recognised as one of the world’s top tier of independent, architectural lighting design consultancies. Current projects include the park and public realm aspects of the 2012 Olympics in London; the Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo, and the Titanic Signature Project, Belfast.
Candidates for both positions will be expected to demonstrate experience of a range of projects from commencement through to completion and should also be fully competent in AutoCAD, Adobe and MS Office. All staff undergo regular training and CPD. Salary and bonus opportunities will depend on experience and demonstrable skill.
Please send covering letter, CV and examples of work to: Alisa Williams - email a.williams@sva.co.uk or by post to Dimes Place, 106-108 King Street, London, W6 0QP. For more information, visit www.sva.co.uk
April 2011
dpa
dpa has created an environment.
With offices in Canada, Dubai, London, Japan and Oxfordshire we currently have the following vacancies for suitably talented lighting design professionals:
Dubai Office
- Associate (£70K package approx, Tax Free)
- Senior Designer
London Office
- Senior Designer
- Designer
Oxfordshire Office
- Senior Designer
Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and includes bonus opportunities. The Dubai positions enjoy a tax free environment subject to personal taxation circumstances.
Applicants applying for the role of Senior Designer or Associate must have previous relevant experience with an independent lighting consultancy. Excellent written and spoken English is also essential. Applicants need to demonstrate excellent creative, technical and project management skills appropriate to the position.
For further details, please refer to: www.dpalighting.com
Please email your application, CV along with examples of completed projects where you have had a significant contribution to:
Nick Hoggett: nh@dpalighting.com
April 2011
Gravity Design Associates Ltd
Lighting Designer
Gravity Design are an independent lighting and interior design consultancy based in London SE1. The team works within a wide range of sectors both in the UK and overseas and are extremely passionate about all forms of design.
The ideal candidate will have high level experience within a UK based lighting consultancy, they would ideally have a background or education within interior design, they must be proficient in AutoCAD and all Office packages, Photoshop and Sketchup knowledge would be a desirable. The candidate needs to be
enthusiastic and self-motivated and willing to work as part of a team as well as independently.
The position is offered contract and rate is dependent on experience. To apply, please send your CV & examples of your work to:
GW@gravitydesign.uk.com
www.gravitydesign.uk.com
April 2011
Viabizzuno
Viabizzuno, is an italian company that, for 17 years, has been getting together experience, knowledge and research to express at the best its way of designing light.
about 130 people are presently employed in the company, 6 the showrooms Viabizzuno inmilano, inrimini, inroma, innapoli, inbarcellona, inlondra and 27 the ‘spazi lampadina’ all over the world. Viabizzuno casa in bentivoglio, bologna, is the space where everyday we design new lighting systems to face any lighting requirements. we work with designers from any part of the world but we absolutely trust on a principle: our products must be 100% manufactured in italy. to us, to design is a way to establish a relationship with life. to us, to design is form of the verb to love.
further information can be found on our website www.viabizzuno.com. for the shortly opening london branch, Viabizzuno requires a:
lighting designer
successful applicants will work closely with sales director on existing and outcoming projects. she/he will be in charge of technical support on site and closely work with electricians and installers on site. our team in london, as well as our headquarter in bentivoglio, bologna, italy, will be in close relationship to the london branch to ensure the adequate technical backup.
she/he will have a leading role on all aspects of lighting projects producing lighting designs, graphical output drawings, proposals
international travel will be involved.
position is immediately available.
requirements:
a degree in lighting design, architecture or interior design
proven experience of working in an architectural practice or interior design office
proven experience of using autocad and photoshop packages and a good working knowledge of lighting design calculation packages, including 3d cad software
ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines
excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges
italian language will be considered
to join our dynamic company please send your cv and work samples by email to ufficiopersonale@viabizzuno.com
February 2011
DPA
dpa has created an international Practice, which puts “design excellence” as its main focus. We are working on a range of exciting projects throughout the world. Our work encompasses lighting all aspects of the built environment.
With offices in Dubai, London, Japan and Oxfordshire we currently have the following vacancies for suitably talented lighting design professionals:
Dubai Office : Associate and Senior Designer
London Office : Senior Designer
Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and includes bonus opportunities. The Dubai positions enjoy a tax free environment subject to personal taxation circumstances.
Applicants applying for the role of Senior Designer or Associate must have previous relevant experience with an independent lighting consultancy. Excellent written and spoken English is also essential. Applicants need to demonstrate excellent creative, technical and project management skills appropriate to the position.
For further details, please refer to: www.dpalighting.com
Please email your application along with examples of completed projects where you have had a significant contribution to:
Nick Hoggett: nh@dpalighting.com.
February 2011
XAL
XAL is a leading manufacturer of Architectural Lighting for Retail, Public Spaces, Offices and Living environments.
Working closely with lighting and interior designers, as well as architects, we supply high-end solutions that blend in with and support architectural concepts. Our headquarters are located in Austria with a number of subsidiaries and production facilities throughout the world. Further information on XAL can be found on our website www.xal.com
Our London office (located 5 minutes from London Bridge) was established in 2008. Due to our continuous success we are now further expanding our team in order to provide the best possible service to our clients and further grow our business.
Sales Coordingator / PA
The successful applicat will work closely with the Sales Director on existing and upcoming lighting projects in a supporting role, leading to increased experience in the industry. Additionally, the role foresees the independent management of administrative tasks such as order processing, logistics and invoicing for our entire client base. Our sales team in London as well as in our hedquarters willl be in close relationship to the postion to ensure the adequate technical back-up.
Main responsibilities will include:
• Coordinate and support Sales and Marketing activitiies
• Managing and updating our client database
• Assisting the Sales Director in ongoing projects
• Providing information to client over the pohone
• Managing invoices and quotes
We are looking for a candidate with:
• Strong organisational skills
• Interest of background in Sales and Marketing
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and ideally an ERP system like Navision
• Basic Understanding of the IK design industry
• Confidence in dealing with clients
• Ideally experience in a similar position
Technical Project Sales Manager
Working on projects that already have been specified, the successful applicant for this position will be in charge of keeping a close relationship with contractors and ensuring that all relevant information is passed on and managed. At a later point, he or she will also be in charge of technical support on site and closely working with electricians and insstallers on site. Our Sales Team in London as well as in our headquarters in Austria will be in close relationship to the position to ensure the adequate technical back-up.
• Main responisiblities will include:
• Managing our client database with Contractors and Wholsesaleers
• Identifying ongoing projects and supply all relevant information to clients
• Gathering information on ongoing proojects
• Strategically and operatively manging the client base
• On site trouble shooting and support
• Technical support to installers
We are looking fro a candidate with:
• An education and background in Electrical Engineering/Electrical contracting
• Ideally a background in Lighting
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and ideally an ERP system like Navision
• Understanding of UK building industry
• Confidence in dealing with clients
• Strong analystical skills
XAL offers competitive salaries and provides a great and flexible working environment in a young and dynamic team, as well as the chance to join a continuously fast grouwing company.
We expect all of the cnaditatest to share the following with their future colleagues at XAL:
• Willingness to learn
• Capability of working independently
• A passion for design and architecture
• A creative and open mind
We are looking forward to receiving your application and CV at martina.karch@xal.com
February 2011
Isometrix
Lighting + Design
We work closely with acclaimed architects, designers and artists for prestigious international clients. Isometrix portfolio is extensive, encompassing all sectors of interior and exterior lighting; design for lifestyle, hospitality, residential, retail, architectural and cultural projects. Our award winning lighting design consultancy, with studios based in both London and Hong Kong, offers the exciting opportunity to work on challenging and cutting-edge projects worldwide.
Senior / Associate Lighting Designers
Successful applicants will have excellent creative and
technical expertise with strong communication skills.
A client-facing role, direction and leadership of design
teams and project management abilities are essential.
A minimum of 5 years working on first class projects
from concept to completion is required.
Intermediate / Junior Designers
Candidates with good design and graphic skills and
the ability to work well individually and within a team
will be considered.
Willingness to learn within an experienced, diverse
studio and genuine ambition to progress a career in
lighting design are prerequisite.
Senior Product Designer / Project Manager
A pro-active management role, good organisational
and co-ordination skills are essential for this front-end
position. Creative and technical expertise, with strong
communication abilities are fundamental. A minimum
of 5 years industry experience is required.
Positions are immediately available.
International travel will be involved.
AutoCAD, Adobe and MS Office literacy essential.
Remuneration plus bonus opportunities will be commensurate with experience and demonstrable skill.
To join our dynamic multi-national team please send your CV and work samples to:
ltg@isometrix.co.uk
or 8 Glasshouse Yard, London, EC1A 4JN, UK
Strictly no agencies.
Xicato
Xicato is a growing Solid State Lighting company founded by seasoned industry professionals, with offices located in Silicon Valley (California, HQ), London (UK) and Tokyo. Xicato develops, manufactures and globally markets LED modules that simply are functional replacements for traditional lamp technologies, offering all the life and energysaving advantages of LEDs with no light-technical or aesthetic compromises. Xicato is committed to address the whole broad sphere of the general illumination world, taking on segment by segment with our annual new product launches. Xicato is being built by a team of outstanding employees with diverse backgrounds that have a lot fun accomplishing amazing amounts of important work.
We currently have two openings in the UK:
Northern European Sales Manager
• Directly manages and develops strategic customer relationships, selling across all levels, to achieve sales targets and share growth plans
• Develop new OEM clients, serving as the key liaison between business and customer
• Leverage your existing relationships with OEM’s, using your strong product/technical knowledge and your understanding of light applications
• Lead and support customer specific, product development and design-in efforts to ensure that project timelines and launch targets are achieved for new product sales
• Support product marketing activities including product launch, sales training, presentations, development of sales tools, competitive analysis, and sales forecasting
• Deliver sales presentations, value-propositions, and product demonstrations to decision makers and influencers at direct served accounts and to support sell-through activities to agents, specifiers, and end users
Experience
• Engineering/Technical Degree with 3-5 years lighting component sales experience through the OEM Channel
• Minimum of 7-10 years sales/account management experience
• Strong customer relationships, selling across all levels, to achieve sales targets and share growth plans
• Develop new OEM clients, serves as the key liaison between business and customer
• Strong product/technical knowledge and a good understanding of lighting applications
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
Applications Support Engineer
• Provide technical support to sales and business development teams
• Facilitate customer integration of Xicato products
• Coordinate and conduct thermal, optical and electrical tests/simulations
• Provide continued technical support to customers throughout product life cycle
• Communicate with R&D and product management to translate customer requirements into new product features
Experience
• Engineering/Technical Degree with 5+ yrs of experience in lighting or similar technical/engineering field
• Understanding of thermal principles and fluid flow – CFD knowledge a plus • Comfortable with basic electrical circuits – AC and DC, understanding of dimming architectures
• Experience with 3D CAD software – Pro/E or Solid works
• Hands-on ability: soldering, machining and thermal testing using thermocouples
• Non-imaging optics knowledge: reflector and secondary optics
• Design for manufacturing: thorough understanding of extrusions, casting, molding
• Multilingual helpful and 50% travel required
For more information, please contact Sharon Baronessa at sharon.baronessa@xicato.com
October 2010
Delta Light
Senior Lighting Advisor
(Manchester/Liverpool/Leeds)
£ Competitive
Deltalight are manufacturers of architectural light fittings. We are a global company operating in over 80 countries worldwide. At Deltalight we pride ourselves on being a modern and forward thinking company, working across a wide range of exciting projects within the residential, office, commercial and leisure sectors. Our core clients are architects, interior designers, lighting designers and other lighting professionals.
Position
We are seeking a self motivated Senior Lighting Advisor who is already established in the lighting industry and has an existing client base within the M62 corridor. You will be looking to establish a long term career within our design lead company. The job will largely consist of meeting with design professionals - selling and advising on Deltalight products for project specifications. You will have nominated accounts and you will be confident in taking qualified leads and turning them into sales. You will also be able to enhance our existing database by actively seeking new business opportunities. For this post, you will need good business acumen; the ability to operate at all levels; you will successfully build relationships and develop turnover. You will understand what is involved in the construction process and you will be able to track the project from the initial specification to an order and beyond.
The Person
You will ideally have an architectural/design background and you have worked on a diverse range of projects. You are a naturally tenacious person with good communication skills, plus the ability to present ideas both visually and verbally and can work your own initiative. You have an interest and enthusiasm for the design and architecture of building and interiors, having the skills to apply lighting technology to develop the visual feel of the space. You have at least 5 years experience in the lighting industry, with a good all round product and market knowledge, knowing how the specification sale industry operates. As well as the above, applicants must have a sound knowledge of MS Office software and it is essential that you can read architectural plans and lighting drawings.
The Package
Deltalight offer a competitive remuneration package, which includes a good starting salary, commission, private health care and pension scheme. A car is provided where appropriate.
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
No Agencies.
Please apply by email to:
HR Manager
jobs@deltalight.co.uk
August 2010
Arup
Designer/Senior Designer (Lighting), Sheffield Office
Arup has established a reputation as one of the most creative, innovative and diverse international engineering consultancies. We have a superb reputation for winning and delivering exciting, complex and high profile projects around the world.
Arup lighting requires a creative and ambitious designer to work with our team in the UK and throughout the world. The work is varied and includes daylight/sunlight planning advice and design, lighting design, architectural interior lighting, public realm, public art and functional external light design.
Role:
- A leading role on all aspects of lighting projects producing lighting designs, sketches, graphical output drawings, specifications, artwork designs, proposals, design reports, lighting calculations
- Attending meetings with clients and collaborators
- Communicating with clients to establish their needs, and maintaining a dialogue throughout the project
- Supervising and co-ordinating the work of other team members and co-ordinating work with building professionals of other disciplines
- Involvement in producing marketing materials
Requirements:
- A degree in lighting design, architecture or interior design
- Proven experience of working in a lighting practice, architectural practice or interior design office
- Proven experience of using AutoCAD and Photoshop packages and a good working knowledge of lighting design calculation packages
- Knowledge of Rhino and/or 3D Studio Max would be an advantage
- Good understanding of architecture, engineering, and construction processes
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
- Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges
Interviews will take place in Sheffield in September, and will be based on a portfolio of design work.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Judith Owens, Human Resources Business Partner by email to judith.owens@arup.com by Monday 9 August. In the subject heading of your email please quote ref AJ64029.
We are committed to equal opportunities
www.arup.com
August 2010
Speirs + Major
Designers needed...
Speirs + Major are award-winning international designers who work with light.
We have positions available for assistants in our London studio which might suit designers in the early stages of their careers who are looking to gain experience whilst making a positive contribution to a busy and exciting independent design practice.
If you have a passion for light and design and can evidence creative and innovative thinking, together with the ability to communicate ideas through sketches as well as CAD and Photoshop then we want to hear from you. Previous experience of working with light is helpful but not essential.
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with ability and experience. Candidates must be willing to travel internationally.
If you are interested in being considered for such a role, please contact:
Sarah Cunningham
Speirs + Major
11-15 Emerald Street
London WC1N 3QL
info@speirsandmajor.com
All applications must be made in writing and include samples of work that demonstrate both your thinking and communication skills.
Strictly no agencies. Speirs + Major are an equal opportunities employer.
August 2010
CD+M Lighting Design Group
Award-winning, US-based lighting consulting firm seeks associate and senior associate level lighting designers with a minimum of 5+ years of design and project management experience for our Atlanta, Dubai and Beijing offices to assist principal designers on hospitality, corporate, retail, entertainment and mixed-use projects. We design and manage a diverse range of colorful and creative projects in more than 20 countries worldwide.
Tasks include providing project management, design analysis, specification and cut sheet development, field coordination, 3D visualization, calculations, schedules, controls design, budget estimating, submittal review, and presentation development. Applicant must have a degree in architectural lighting, theatrical lighting, interior design or architecture with prior experience in the design and application of lighting in commercial buildings. Proficiency in AutoCAD, AGI32, MS Office Suite and Adobe PhotoShop required. Proficiency in Revit, 3DS and InDesign is a plus. Spoken and written fluency in Arabic or Chinese is also desirable.
We offer competitive benefits including 3 weeks of vacation, 401K with matching, insurance and continuing education opportunities.
Please see our website at www.cdmlight.com Please send C.V. and a cover letter stating your interests and career goals to info@cdmlight.com.
An equal opportunity employer.
August 2010
.PSLAB Beirut Recruiting For London
The person...
creative, self-motivated and well-spoken, strong interpersonal and organization skillsentrepreneurial spirit and ability to act as the forefront of the company / ability to present ideas clearly, authoritatively and with confidence / professional image and social nature / persuasive skills and analytical thinking
The Background...
graduate from a reputable university with a good business sense / ideally a lighting designer or lighting specialist / knowledge in architecture and interior design / minimum of 5-8 years experience
The Role...
develop and maintain client relationships to bring in new projects and repeat business build trust, rapport and enhance the services and image of the company / engage in networking activities and strategies to expand the company’s contacts / frequent travel expected
.PSLAB Beirut
Ph.+961 1 442546 Fax.+961 1 443255
PSLAB S.A.L. Reg No68230
P.O.BOX 175636 Beirut Lebanon
recruitment@pslab.net www.pslab.net
August 2010
LichtVision
LichtVision, established in 1997, is an independent consultancy for architects, investors and manufacturers in all aspects of lighting design and technology. With a team of 20+, we operate internationally from our offices in Berlin and Munich, perfectly situated to connect cultures east and west and to coordinate with design teams worldwide.
Lighting Designer
LichtVision is seeking an enthusiastic full-time Lighting Designer (native or fluent English language skills) with a graduate degree in lighting design, or equivalent.
You will ideally have 5+ years architectural lighting design experience in an international environment as a project leader, as well as, communication and organisation skills.
The applicant should be a detail-oriented professional capable of handling project coordination from beginning to end. You will set the design direction for projects, monitor project progress and support staff from planning through construction on large-scale cutting-edge facilities.
Strong written and verbal, interpersonal and technical communication skills are a must, as is the ability to present ideas clearly, authoritatively and with confidence.
You are well-versed in all elements required for producing lighting documentation Lighting Layouts, Data Sheets, General Lighting Specification, Evaluations, Details, Shop drawings and Renderings.
You have thorough knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, AutoCAD, MS Office and Hand sketching.
We are in search of a candidate to develop and maintain on-going client relationships, as well as, to bring in new international projects and repeat business. International travel flexibility will be expected.
Compensation will commensurate with ability and experience.
Please submit resume, references, project history and salary requirements
