Junior Lighting Designer

The Lighting Design Department at Imagination has a rich history of delivering groundbreaking, world class lighting design for some of the most iconic brands in the world.

As a Junior Lighting Designer you will be a part of the team responsible for the physical delivery of our projects, developing lighting drawings as well as helping manage suppliers & schedules. You will be working in a team helping to design for a wide variety of events including Live Music, Corporate Events, Theatre, fixed facilities or large scale international Productions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist design teams in developing world class solutions with lighting design
• Develop lighting drawings that can be shared with suppliers
• Develop Lighting Specifications that can be shared with suppliers
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and continuing to broaden our global network of partners
• Ensure that tasks are delivered within the timeframe agreed
• Supervise the installation of Lighting Systems
• Travel to and work on site helping deliver our projects globally
• Collaborate across disciplines and ensure that project updates and information are communicated in a timely, effective manner.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, for example (but not limited to) ISO documentation, Information Security training.
• Deliver shows onsite along-side freelance programmers and technicians

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Relevant practical experience with a bias for Lighting in similar industries (e.g. theatre / corporate events / festivals / exhibitions) and/or BA Honours Degree in Lighting Design or Technical Production
• Demonstrate a proficient level of experience in several Lighting Design deliverables - from designing for Live Music, Corporate Events, Theatre, fixed facilities or large scale International Productions
• Proficient knowledge & experience using CAD software, specifically Vectorworks, as well lighting previsualization software such as GrandMA.
• High proficiency in Google Docs, Microsoft Office, video conferencing applications
• Be a highly self-motivated team player, with a commitment to quality and professionalism
• Be articulate and able to communicate and build relationships across our business internally and externally
• Be extremely organised with meticulous attention to detail
• Have the ability to deliver under pressure and multi-task
• Willing and able to travel internationally for work, and from time to time work unsociable hours (inc. weekends) for extended periods

Job Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
• Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth

Wellness

• Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
• Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
• Discounted Private Dental Insurance
• Paid leave to support caring requirements, dependents, sickness, compassionate leave etc.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Help@ hand)
• In-Office Gym (London office only)
• Life Insurance - 4xsalary
• Annual Health Assessment & Flu Vaccinations
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders are available for support

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time roles)
• Birthday Day Off plus a birthday gift
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Generous Family Leave Policies with coaching and support for new parents
• Tailored Learning & Development for Career Development
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Travel Loans
• Income Protection (employee-only benefit)
• Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
• Home Technology Scheme (tax-efficient loan for tech equipment)
• Unpaid Sabbatical opportunities

Perks

• Hybrid Working (3 in-office days per week)
• Company Events and socials
• Pet-friendly office
• Lunch & Learns sessions
• Wellness & Educational webinars
• Subsidised Café (London office only)