DJCoalition

Most people see the polished result, but the real soul is found in the hours of commissioning. It’s like the "behind-the-scenes" of a movie, messy, meticulous, and completely human. The beauty you see didn’t happen by accident. It was tuned by dedication and attention.

Spent nights testing every scene, solving unexpected challenges, and working side-by-side with our partners and the client. This project wasn't just a corporate milestone; it was a shared journey of finding solutions together.

Stay tuned. We’re just getting started on showing you how we brought this vision to life.

Project: 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮
Client Name: 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮
AR/ID: 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱
Lighting Control: Trustech Group

𝗗𝗝𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 | 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚
Beyond just illuminating spaces, we believe in the power of light to enhance human well-being and protect our environment. We are looking for purposeful Lighting Designers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to join a team that values honest collaboration and a shared commitment to sustainable, meaningful growth.

𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥?
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𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
- Collaborates with other team members during all phases of a project, from concept to testing & commissioning phase.
- Produce renders and process design concept.
- Works closely with the managers to review work for design integrity, accuracy, clarity, and quality.
- Find solutions to balance project budgets related to the lighting scope of work.
- Researches new products, working methods, and technology trends within the lighting design profession.
- Develop and work on drawings, specifications, load schedules, and control schedules for all projects.
- Attends on-site meetings with clients, contractors, and project team members.
- Manage design timeline to deliver design reports and documents on time for project deadlines.

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
- Minimum 3 years of experience with a design studio, lighting knowledge is a plus.
- Understanding of construction processes & workflow.
- Good at design detailing and also knows materials and technical requirements.
- Strong experience with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Dialux, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
- Fluent in spoken and written English is necessary.
- Experience in presenting design.

If you are ready to move beyond conventional design and contribute to projects that truly respect both people and the planet, let’s talk. Please send your resume to 𝙫𝙪𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜@𝙙𝙟𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢 along with two reasons why you’re the ideal partner for this journey.

Under the gentle Hue sun, we stopped by a very special home, a place where “Hope” is woven from the resilient hands of those who defy life’s challenges. Putting aside the daily hustle, we had the wonderful opportunity to sit alongside the brothers and sisters at Hope CenterHue, immersing ourselves in the world of clay and colourful plastic strips.

A huge thank you to Hope CenterHue for your warm hospitality, for the lessons in perseverance, and for giving us a quiet moment to realise that happiness is simply doing something kind together. The trip may have ended, but the memories and lessons of kindness we found here will remain forever in the hearts of every DJCoalition member.

Next time you're in Hue, don't miss the chance to visit Hope CenterHue. A small visit can mean a lot, and the handmade experiences there will surely touch your heart just as they did ours.

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻
The way we light a space dictates how we perceive our environment. When lighting design is authentically tuned to its location, it does more than illuminate; it connects. By creating environments where people feel truly seen and connected, we encourage them to invest their time and energy. This is how buildings transcend their physical footprint to become successful, integrated pillars of the community.

We recently had the privilege of applying this philosophy to the 𝗬𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗢 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. In this project, history, light, and corporate identity converge to create a functional landmark that respects its roots. Uncovering the story is the key; retelling it through light is our passion.

💡Click here to read the full breakdown and view the lighting scenes:
https://djcoalition.com/contextually-resonant-lighting/

▫️ Project: YTECO Building, Ho Chi Minh City
▫️ Developer: YTECO
▫️ Lighting Design: DJCoalition
▫️ Contractor: LK Technology

Light is the bridge between our inner world and the natural rhythm of the earth. When we design with intention, we don’t just illuminate spaces; we shape the very way humans feel, breathe, and find their place in the delicate balance of nature.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Lighting, much like architecture, does not exist in a vacuum. Before a single sketch is drawn or a developer breaks ground, a site already possesses a soul—a context. As David Skelley, Founding Director of DJCoalition, beautifully puts it:
“Context is like a story that’s waiting to be told.”

At the heart of true Placemaking is "𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚". It’s about creating lighting environments that are unique and authentic to their specific surroundings. ​When a project is connected to its location, it is loved and embraced by the community, leading to cleaner, safer, and more connected communities.​

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗬𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗢 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗛𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗵 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆
We recently had the privilege of applying this philosophy to the YTECO Building in District 1. In this project, history, light, and corporate identity converge to create a functional landmark that respects its roots. Uncovering the story is the key; retelling it through light is our passion.

💡 Click here to read the full breakdown and view the lighting scenes: https://djcoalition.com/contextually-resonant-lighting/
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Project Information:
▫️ Project: YTECO Building, District 1, HCMC
▫️ Developer: YTECO
▫️ Lighting Design: DJCoalition
▫️ Contractor: ​LK Technology