Placement Opportunities
London
Future Designs
Location: Soho, London (Lighting Design / Showroom / Sales) and Edenbridge, Kent (Product design / Lighting design / Manufacturer)
Dates: Flexible
Duration: 5 Days
Number of Placements available: 2
Future Designs is a UK-based lighting manufacturer known for high-quality, innovative lighting solutions. Since 1991, they've focused on delivering world-class products with precision, using advanced technology and top-tier components.
What you can experience:
- Gain insight into the full lighting design and manufacturing process.
- Observe how products are developed from concept to production.
- Learn about high-end components and software used in the industry.
- Be part of fast-paced environment focused on quality, deadlines, and innovation.
- See how teams collaborate to deliver custom lighting solutions for global clients.
To apply email: Ewa Sulu - [email protected]
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Lighting Enterprises
Location: London and Watford
Duration: 3 days
Dates: June and July
Number of placements available: 2 (1 in London, 1 in Watford)
Lighting Enterprises are a dynamic team of enthusiastic lighting designers. This work experience will include opportunities in design, manufacturing and marketing.
Things you will be introduced to:
- Lighting and Design Software
- Office Skills
To apply Email Kristina
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Michael Grubb Studios
Locations: London & Bournemouth
Duration: 1 week
Potential dates: Flexible
Number of opportunities: 1 or 2 per year.
Michael Grubb Studio is an international lighting design consultancy dedicated to transforming spaces through innovative and award-winning design. Recognised as a trusted and independent voice within the industry, our reputation extends across the globe. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple sectors, from cultural landmarks and commercial developments to public realm and hospitality projects. By combining creativity, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach, we deliver lighting solutions that are both dynamic and impactful, leaving a lasting impression on the spaces and communities we serve. At Michael Grubb Studio, our mission is to consistently create lighting designs that resonate - enhancing environments, shaping experiences, and inspiring people.
During your placement, you will be introduced to the creative world of lighting design, exploring how light can transform places and shape the way we experience spaces. You will:
- Develop creative thinking with light, from initial concept ideas through to understanding how technical solutions bring designs to life.
- Gain a basic knowledge of lighting techniques and technologies used in our projects.
- See first-hand how our team applies lighting design across a range of sectors and project types.
- Take part in a site visit, event, or activity where you can experience the industry in action and discover the opportunities it offers.
By the end of the week, you will have a strong introduction to the role of lighting design and an insight into the creative and technical skills that shape our work.
To apply email: Teresa Heaven - [email protected]
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Ström
Location: Online/London/Sweden
Three options:
1: Online / Remote via Teams/ Video call
2: Joining us on Site Visits to see a project in progress or a manufacturer (Likely in the Greater London Area)
3:We are based in our Swedish office (Storgatan 28 / 903 21 Umeå / Sweden) which is unlikely to be relevant / viable for applicants.
Duration: 3 to 5 days
Dates: Flexible
Number of placements available: 1 per academic year
Ström is a lighting design studio founded by Swedish/British partnership Anna Clara Sandgren and Emilio Hernandez. We’re based in Sweden, but the projects we collaborate on are far and wide. We work with architects and designers to bring spaces to life with light.
We hope to give some insight into what it is like working in a design role in the construction industry, provide an introduction to principles of light and to show how though remote working even a small design studio can collaborate with clients and designers all over the world.
To apply email [email protected]
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