We have an opening in our Melbourne studio for a technically strong architectural lighting designer who enjoys the detail of documentation, calculations and controls as much as the design itself.Schuler Shook is an internationally recognised lighting design, theatre planning and audio-visual design firm with projects in Australia, the United States and around the world.
Our Melbourne CBD studio is a small, cooperative and congenial team, and our lighting work includes some of Australia's most recognisable cultural buildings, such as the new Glasshouse Theatre, Victorian Pride Centre, ACMI and Arts Centre Melbourne.
Theatre experience is not required.
Many of the spaces we light are galleries, foyers, public spaces, and we'll support you to learn the rest.What you'll doTake a lead role on the technical side of our lighting work, including documentation, calculations, controls design and complianceCoordinate with architects, electrical engineers and contractors through design and constructionPrepare lighting layouts, fixture schedules, mounting details and control riser diagramsReview contractor submittals and shop drawings, and attend site inspections, mock-ups and focusing sessionsLead small to mid-scale lighting projects and support larger,



more complex projectsBuild robust client relationships and help prepare proposalsMentor and support junior staff.What you'll bringMinimum of 3 years of lighting design experience, including in the Australian marketExcellent technical skills and a working knowledge of lighting controls with strong focus on DMX and multi-protocol integration to the lighting control system.Knowledge of the latest NCC Section J and AS/NZS ****, AS/NZS ****, AS/NZS **** to independently run calculations on AGI32 or DIALux and prepare Green Star reports.Confidence with Revit, Photoshop, InDesign and Bluebeam.Clear visual and verbal communication of design ideasStrong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projectsGood client care and a collaborative approach.What we offerVaried, high-profile cultural and civic projectsA small studio where you'll have real responsibility and direct client relationshipsConnection to a broader international practice with colleagues in the USFlexibility to work from home two days per weekSalary of AUD $90,000 to $110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus superannuationTo apply, please send your CV and a portfolio of recent work, along with a short note on why this role interests you .
Schuler Shook is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive, welcoming workplace.
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📌 Architectural Lighting Designer—Flexible, High-Profile (Melbourne)
🏢 Schuler Shook
📍 Melbourne