White and copper PH Artichoke pendants illuminate the Louis Poulsen showroom in Copenhagen. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.

Working at Louis Poulsen

Since 1874, Louis Poulsen has worked with architects and designers to shape light for the spaces people live in. Behind every design is a team of specialists in lighting, craft, engineering and digital innovation. Together, they contribute to a tradition where light is shaped with care, precision and respect for its role in architecture and everyday life. Working at Louis Poulsen means becoming part of a company where design heritage and new ideas meet and where collaboration across disciplines continues to shape the future of lighting.

The Louis Poulsen vision

Louis Poulsen’s vision is rooted in the belief that light shapes how spaces are experienced.

Throughout the company’s history, collaborations with designers such as Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton have explored how light can create comfort, define atmosphere and support architecture.

This philosophy continues to guide the development of new lighting solutions today.

Our values

Our values guide the way we work together. Across teams, projects and markets, they reflect the principles that define Louis Poulsen.

 

Entrepreneurial Spirit  
Acting as if the Company were yours, with passion and courage, continuously energizing and inspiring people.

 

Customer First
Delight our customers, placing them at the heart of whatever we do, being so close to them as to anticipate their needs.

 

Passion for Design & Creativity
Make every day extraordinary, by challenging the status quo with unlimited curiosity and the excellence of our craftsmanship, to realize an avant-garde design.

 

Sustainable Beauty
Merging ethics and aesthetics across all our products, in a nutshell our ethos of beauty.

 

Stronger Together
Collaborate without boundaries, leveraging on the principle that unites each of us as a “We”.

Life at Louis Poulsen

The work culture at Louis Poulsen reflects the same principles found in the design philosophy — openness, curiosity and collaboration across disciplines.

Teams work closely together, sharing knowledge and perspectives that help shape both products and digital experiences. Many employees describe the culture as flexible, supportive and driven by a shared interest in design and lighting.

Passionate employees are our most valuable asset

The people behind Louis Poulsen bring together expertise from many fields - design, engineering, craft, digital development and global collaboration.

Shared curiosity and respect for the design tradition create an environment where ideas are developed carefully and thoughtfully.

Together, employees contribute to shaping the future of light while building on a strong Scandinavian design heritage.

Diversity and equal opportunities

Louis Poulsen is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued.

Diversity strengthens collaboration and supports a culture where people can contribute with their individual experience and expertise.

The company works actively to ensure equal opportunities and a respectful working environment for all employees.

PH Artichoke pendants illuminate the Louis Poulsen showroom in Copenhagen, behind a reception desk of light stone. © 2026 Louis Poulsen.