Lighting Designer

Fortheloveoflight is looking for a lighting designer to join our Copenhagen team. We are searching for a profile with a minimum of two years professional lighting design experience, architectural understanding and the ability to drive projects and processes. This is not a purely conceptual role. We are looking for someone who understands the realities of lighting implementation - from concept development and visual communication to fixture selection, detailing, coordination and project delivery. The ideal candidate combines aesthetic sensitivity with technical understanding, professional maturity and a genuine interest in light as an architectural medium. ABOUT THE ROLE Full-time position (37 hours per week) in Copenhagen Proficient in Danish, both written and spoken Development of lighting concepts and spatial atmospheres Coordination with architects, engineers, suppliers and contractors Lighting detailing, specifications and fixture integration Visual communication through sketches, diagrams and presentations Participation in design and site meetings Proficient in Danish, both written and spoken Depending on experience, you will be expected to run projects in close collaboration with the studio partners. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO: Has professional experience within architectural lighting design Has experience with project delivery and coordination Understands luminaires, optics, detailing and lighting integration Has strong visual and illustrative abilities Is structured, responsible and comfortable taking ownership Is confident working across both conceptual and technical phases Thrives in a small studio environment with varied responsibilities An architectural or interior architectural background is an advantage, but solid lighting design experience is essential. SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE Rhino / AutoCAD / Revit / SketchUp Twinmotion for Revit and rendering workflows Adobe Creative Suite Dialux / Relux Visualisation through handsketches and diagrams ABOUT FORTHELOVEOFLIGHT Fortheloveoflight is an independent lighting design studio based in Copenhagen. We work with light as a spatial, sensory and architectural medium — from early conceptual thinking to realised environments. Our projects range from cultural and heritage buildings to hospitality, workplaces and public spaces. As a studio we value curiosity, precision, collaboration and responsibility equally. We believe strong lighting design requires both aesthetic understanding and technical depth — and an ability to carry ideas all the way through to build reality. Address: Fortheloveoflight ApS Sturlasgade 12L, 1. tv. 2300 Copenhagen S Denmark Website: https://www.fortheloveoflight.dk/  APPLICATION Applications must be submitted no later than 22 June 2026.  Please send: CV Portfolio Short motivation letter to: We are particularly interested in seeing process work, sketches, visual thinking and examples that demonstrate your design methodology and understanding of light. Please include material that reflects both your conceptual approach and your technical understanding of lighting design and implementation. Hand sketches, diagrams, detailed thinking, mock-ups and process material are highly valued.