Senior Lighting Designer, Deputy Lighting Design Manager

KObi lighting studio is an international lighting consultancy specializing in the strategic orchestration of luminous environments. We are pure designers and consultants; We advocate for the Design integrity of a project through independent, expert guidance.

Our core mission is composing light and darkness to better life. We believe that light is a powerful invisible element in the built environment, directly influencing human health, biological rhythms, and long-term wellness.

Our consultancy is built upon three non-negotiable pillars:

• Ethics: We operate with complete independence, providing unbiased design solutions that prioritize environmental restoration and social responsibility.
• Life: We design for Wellness and Health. Our approach integrates circadian science and human-centric lighting to support the biological needs of occupants, enhancing sleep, productivity, and vitality.
• Freedom: We protect the creative liberty required to move beyond standard solutions, ensuring every design is a bespoke response to the human condition.

With a global footprint and deep regional expertise, KObi operates across South East Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam or Casablanca, Marocco.

We are seeking a Senior Lighting Designer who understands that light is a vital for life. As a senior consultant, you will be responsible for translating complex wellness requirements into elegant, high-performance architectural lighting schemes.

• Wellness-Centric Design: Conceptualize lighting environments that prioritize human health and circadian alignment, moving beyond mere aesthetics to functional well-being.
• Pure Consultancy: Act as a lead advisor to architects, landscapers, MEPs, operators and developers, ensuring the lighting design maintains its integrity from concept through to the final commissioning.
• Technical Excellence: Develop sophisticated documentation, including spectral analysis, lighting calculations, and advanced control strategies that support Life and Wellness.
• Mentorship & Ethics: Lead and inspire a team of designers while upholding KObi's ethical standards in every project phase.

• The Expertise: A proven track record in Architectural Lighting Consultancy with a portfolio showcasing large-scale or complex international projects.
• The Knowledge: Deep familiarity with WELL Building Standards, biophilic design principles, and the physiological effects of light on health.
• The Tools: Mastery of industry-standard design software (Dialux/Relux, CAD, Adobe Suite) and a high level of technical literacy in lighting controls.
• The Background: A Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, or Interior Design.