Lighting Technician - #1711672

Lighting Technician

Location: London (with international travel)Full-time | Permanent Position

About the Company

Our client is a creative lighting consultancy working on a diverse range of high-end projects across Lifestyle, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Retail, Residential, Exterior, Events, Gallery, and Exhibition sectors. Each project is unique, ranging from minimalist architectural spaces to eclectic, decorative interiors.

With a global client base, they collaborate with leading architects and designers from Europe, the United States, and Asia, delivering innovative lighting solutions that merge technology and artistry.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and hands-on Lighting Technician to join the dynamic London studio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for lighting, a creative mindset, and practical technical skills.

You’ll work closely with the design and production teams to bring bespoke lighting concepts to life—from prototyping and assembly to on-site installation across international projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble custom lighting fixtures in collaboration with the product design and production teams
• Support the lighting controls team by wiring and building control panels
• Focus and aim light fittings on site, installing accessories such as louvers, lenses, filters, and gels under the direction of lighting designers
• Travel globally to install bespoke, one-off pieces at a variety of project locations
• Problem-solve technical challenges involving drivers, lamps, dimming protocols (DALI, DMX), and low-voltage circuits
• Assist designers in building mock-ups using in-house workshop and testing facilities
• Use tools to modify fixtures and customize lighting accessories
• Plan on-site work, ensuring accurate, detail-focused installation and excellence on every project

Requirements

Must Have:

• DALI Certification
• Experience with DMX lighting controls
• Background in architectural and decorative lighting design
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
• Strong practical and hands-on skills in an electrical or technical capacity

Nice to Have:

• Electrical qualifications or certification (not essential, but a bonus)
• Workshop or fabrication experience with a range of materials
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunities to develop your career in a leading creative lighting studio
• The chance to express ideas and contribute to exciting international projects
• Exposure to cutting-edge lighting design with some of the world’s top architects and designers
• A supportive, innovative team environment with room to grow your skills

What’s on Offer

• Join a dynamic and creative team in a vibrant, newly designed studio space in London
• Access to mock-up and testing facilities for real-world prototyping and experimentation
• Regular team social events, including casual Friday meetups
• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonuses
• Generous employee benefits package
• A fast-paced, rewarding environment where innovation and collaboration thrive