Junior Lighting Designer (New Graduate are welcome)

Job Summary

The Junior Lighting Designer will be part of an expanding and specialist Hospitality team within greymatters. The role will work closely with a team of motivated and hospitality experienced design professionals in our Bangkok Studio. Working as part of a collaborative design team you will interpret Client and Operator Briefs in creating innovative and impactful lighting design solutions across a variety of exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lighting designers and project teams to develop creative lighting concepts.
• Create lighting layouts, plans, and detailed drawings using software such as AutoCAD, Revit.
• Assist in selecting lighting fixtures, equipment, and materials to meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Produce 3D renderings and visualizations of lighting designs using tools like Dialux, AGi32, or other lighting simulation software.
• Research new lighting technologies, trends.
• Assist with calculations for illuminance levels, energy consumption, and compliance with local regulations or standards.
• Prepare presentations and reports for internal teams and client reviews.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, interior designers, to ensure seamless integration of lighting solutions.

Education/Qualifications

• Tertiary related qualification Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Related memberships or affiliations to Professional Organisations preferable

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 0–2 years of experience in lighting design or a related field.
• Proficiency in lighting design software such as Dialux, AGi32, or Relux.
• Producing sketches, renderings, etc. to illustrate conceptual ideas
• Proficiency in Photoshop for producing visual renderings.
• Knowledge of CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and rendering tools like SketchUp, Rhino, or 3ds Max is a plus.
• Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and photometry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Passion for creativity and innovation in lighting design.
• Ability to work under pressure and move quickly to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Written and Verbal Language Skill

• English: Good communication of written and spoken English and computer skills
• Thai: Fluent written and spoken Thai
• Other languages an advantage

Exposure (Other indirect experiences that would be beneficial to the role)

• A demonstration of a ‘passion for design’ and a sincere interest in Hospitality Lighting design would be considered a major advantage