Kettle Collective
Lighting Designer
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Company Description
Kettle Collective is a multi-award-winning international design practice founded in 2012, with studios in Edinburgh, London, Dubai, Muscat, and New Cairo. The practice is committed to high-performance, energy-efficient design and delivers projects on a global scale. Its collaborative ethos brings together designers, engineers, cost consultants, and specialists to create vibrant, sustainable spaces that enhance quality of life. Teams work through every stage of design and construction using the latest technologies and BIM software. Kettle Collective has received multiple international awards, including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade and in Sustainable Development.
Role Description
The Lighting Designer will work on-site at the Edinburgh studio in a full-time capacity, collaborating closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, and clients to develop integrated lighting concepts for a range of projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Creating lighting schemes
- Selecting fixtures
- Preparing drawings and specifications
- Coordinating lighting layouts with architectural and interior design plans
- Producing visualizations, presentations, and technical documentation
- Supporting project delivery from concept through detailed design and site coordination
- Attending design reviews
- Contributing to sustainable and energy-efficient solutions
- Ensuring that lighting design aligns with project budgets, timelines, and performance requirements
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Qualifications
- Ability to demonstrate strong skills in Lighting Design and Architectural Lighting for interior and exterior environments.
- Knowledge of relevant lighting standards, sustainability principles, and energy-efficient technologies.
- Competence in design and documentation tools such as Revit, BIM platforms, AutoCAD, Dialux/Relux, and presentation software.
- Strong visual, conceptual, and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to multidisciplinary teams and clients.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
- Experience working in a design practice or consultancy environment; international project experience is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site in Edinburgh, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines while maintaining high design quality.
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