Senior Lighting Systems Designer

Date PostedJuly 7, 2026LocationKuala LumpurCompanyHiredly XSalaryRM 9000 - 12000TypeFull-Time

Job Summary

The Senior Lighting Systems Designer will lead the design documentation of lighting systems for immersive, interactive, and themed environments. You will translate creative concepts into practical technical layouts, lighting schedules, and system drawings while coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role ensures that lighting integration aligns with the broader AVCL setup, project narrative, and intended guest experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design documentation for complex lighting and AVCL systems
  • Translate creative direction into technical layouts and schedules
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and project stakeholders
  • Ensure technical designs align with project narratives and guest experience

Required Skills

  • 3+ years in lighting design or AV system integration
  • Proficiency in lighting control systems and network infrastructure
  • Ability to interpret complex technical diagrams and schematics
  • Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Familiarity with 3D modelling or Navisworks

Job Details

Responsibilities: - Lead the design documentation of lighting systems as part of a broader AVCL setup, including lighting, audio, video, SFX and control systems. - Design and plan lighting systems for immersive, interactive, exhibition, gallery, museum, theatrical, themed or experience-led environments. - Translate creative direction into practical lighting layouts, lighting schedules, fixture planning, system drawings and technical documentation. - Integrate lighting fixtures and technical elements into the themed or built environment where possible, while maintaining the intended creative and guest experience. - Work with creative teams to ensure lighting elements align with the project theme, story, mood and narrative. - Coordinate lighting design with video displays, projection systems, LED installations, multimedia content, interactive technologies and show control systems. - Support detailed design for lighting control, automation, show control operation and custom control system interfaces. - Prepare, review or interpret lighting layouts, light schedules, AV block diagrams, line diagrams, logic diagrams, network schematics and system architecture documentation. - Coordinate with Project Design Managers, Creative Directors, Project Managers, AV suppliers, lighting suppliers and other stakeholders to manage the lighting scope design integration. - Ensure designs can be executed accurately and efficiently from design stage to construction or implementation stage. - Understand the creative objectives within each scene or experience, and ensure the technical lighting design supports the intended guest experience. - Review 3D models or Navisworks where required to support spatial coordination and technical integration. Requirements: - Minimum 3 years of experience in theatre activations, lighting design, AV system integration, exhibitions, museums, galleries, digital installations, interactive experiences, themed attractions or similar environments. - Strong knowledge of lighting systems, theatrical lighting, entertainment lighting, show lighting, lighting fixtures, lighting control and lighting integration. - Knowledge of control systems, servers, networking and interactive technologies. - Familiarity with multimedia workflows, including video, animation, interactive content and sensors. - Strong ability to prepare and interpret lighting layouts, light schedules, system drawings, AV block diagrams, line diagrams, logic diagrams, network schematics and system architecture documentation. - Hands-on experience and/or strong technical knowledge of lighting equipment, AV equipment, control systems, network infrastructure and multimedia playback systems. - Strong ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams from design to construction. - Good problem-solving ability, technical aptitude and structured approach to troubleshooting. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Familiarity with 3D modelling or Navisworks will be an added advantage. - Experience with themed attractions or experiential design projects will be an added advantage. - Experience and knowledge of theatrical productions and entertainment will be an added advantage.