Graduate Lighting Designer - 2025 Graduate Programme

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin. 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

The Opportunity:

As a Graduate Lighting Designer in our Dublin office, you will be part of team that’s making a tangible difference and work closely with other disciplines to deliver truly integrated and impactful solutions to our clients. 

With a tailored Graduate Programme, you have the opportunity to develop your technical skills and knowledge through our structured training and mentoring programmes.

As a Graduate Lighting Designer at Arup, you will be:

·       Providing lighting calculations

·       Preparing renderings, drawings, and specifications

·       Supporting the team with project and team administration duties

·       Assisting the production of project related correspondence and reports

·       Co-ordinating work with designers and engineers of other disciplines

·       Attend design team meetings and present design outcomes

Does this role inspire you?:

We're looking for graduates who are working towards a  Recognised Degree or Diploma In Lighting Design, Building Physics, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or any other relevant subject. We also value:

·       Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

·       Solid Report Writing Skills

·       Strong Planning and Organising Ability

·       Familiarity With 3d Modelling Software and Photoshop Is Desirable; Some Knowledge of Lighting Software and of Daylight Design and Analysis would be advantageous

·       Basic coding, scripting and / or digital awareness skills.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect. 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

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Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?