Visionary Lighting Strategist

At Utopia Living, we are seeking a highly skilled Visionary Lighting Strategist to join our in-house design team. The successful candidate will work on exciting high-end hospitality projects in the UK and worldwide.

The ideal candidate should possess not only technical expertise but also a highly creative mindset, innovative solutions, refined aesthetic sense, and strong collaboration and communication skills for interacting with designers, clients, and external stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who can interpret client briefs and collaborate with interior designers and architects to create and develop creative lighting concepts that complement and enhance the design and user experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing lighting sketches, detailed drawings, schedules, and 3D renders
• Specifying high-quality products and fixtures aligned with the project aesthetic and goals
• Adjusting designs based on client feedback while maintaining functionality
• Independently exploring innovative materials and techniques that enhance future projects
• Creating installation manuals and documentation
• Supervising/managing the lighting production
• Creating experiences where physical space meets digital interaction

We offer a competitive salary package, estimated at £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Lighting Design, product/industrial design/interior architecture/spatial design or equivalent
• At least five years of professional experience in lighting design within high-end residential/hospitality projects
• Good knowledge of material properties and solutions
• Ability to think from small to big scale in spatial setups
• Fluency in 3D software (Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketch-Up), Dialux, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite programs (Id, Ps, and Ai)
• Ability to produce sketch renders for internal reviews in rendering software (such as 3D Max, Twinmotion, Lumion, Vray, etc.)
• Interpersonal and presentation skills, capable of meeting high industry standards
• A portfolio sample of work (both professional and academic)
• Professional level of English

We would also consider candidates with:

• Familiarity with UK/EU building regulations
• Hospitality design experience
• Rendering and Animation software skills (Twinmotion, V-ray, Enscape, Unreal Engine)
• Ability to work remotely