Junior Lighting Designer

The Zumtobel Group is an international lighting group and a leading supplier of innovative lighting solutions, lighting components and associated services. With its core brands, Zumtobel, Thorn and Tridonic, the Group offers its customers around the world a comprehensive portfolio of products and services.

SpotLIGHT of the job

Are you at the beginning of your career and eager to take your next step in an international company? Do you have an interest in light, technology, and how thoughtful design shapes spaces and experiences?

If so, join us as a Junior Lighting Designer in our Belgrade office! In this role, you will gain hands-on experience working on real projects, supporting senior designers and the sales team, and developing your technical and creative skills in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support lighting design projects from concept to delivery in close collaboration with senior designers and the sales team.
• Assist in understanding project briefs, specifications, and client requirements from both technical and commercial perspectives.
• Prepare lighting design documentation, including quantity schedules, basic technical calculations, CAD drawings, and presentation materials.
• Support the preparation of project information packs and client presentations.
• Assist with product selection and layout, ensuring alignment with standards, project requirements, and design intent.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project coordination and timely delivery.
• Continuously develop knowledge of lighting technology, products, and industry standards.
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Skills & Experience

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection.

• You have educational background in electrical engineering/architecture, ideally with a specialization in lighting.
• You have up to 1 year of relevant experience or strong internship/project experience in lighting design or a technical design role.
• You have basic knowledge of lighting design principles and are familiar with AutoCAD.
• You have good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• You are curious with proactive mindset and an interest in technology and continuous development.
• You are able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• You have full professional proficiency in the local language and very good English skills.

What we offer

• A truly international team - work with colleagues from different countries and cultures.
• Employee well-being and family support programs – private health insurance and various initiatives to support families and parenting.
• Social gatherings and community events – designed to foster connection and collaboration among employees.
• Personal growth - training opportunities accessible internally and externally.

At the Zumtobel Group, we not only understand the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light itself, diversity cannot be grasped but it can be perceived. We appreciate the uniqueness of each individual and recognise it as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to e.g.: race, colour, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or disability.

Ready to be a part of Zumtobel’s growing team? Apply today, we look forward to meeting you!