Position Title: Lighting Experience Designer

Duration: Contract

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Description of the assignment

• Our Client is seeking a visionary Lighting Experience Designer to join their dynamic team.
• This role is at the intersection of art, technology, and automotive design, focusing on innovating how light shapes the interaction between humans and vehicles.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of lighting design principles and the ability to apply them creatively and interactively to enhance the automotive experience.
• While previous experience in the mobility industry is not mandatory, a passion for leveraging lighting to redefine user interaction within the automotive context is essential.
• You will work within the Technology & Innovation department, a cross-functional team where inter- disciplinary focus, curiosity and drive are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Innovative Lighting Design: Develop and implement cutting-edge lighting solutions that enhance aesthetic appeal, user interaction, and safety within automotive environments.
• Interactive Experience Creation: Design interactive lighting systems that respond to user inputs and environmental conditions, providing intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Collaborative Concept Development: Work closely with design, engineering, and product teams to integrate lighting concepts into vehicle designs, ensuring a seamless blend of functionality and style.
• Research and Trend Analysis: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in lighting design and interactive experiences, applying insights to drive innovation within our projects.
• Prototyping and Testing: Build and refine prototypes to test and demonstrate the functionality and impact of lighting designs, using feedback to iterate and improve.
• User-Centred Design: Prioritize user needs and comfort in all design activities, ensuring that lighting solutions enhance the overall user experience without compromising safety or functionality.

Qualifications and skills required for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Lighting Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or specialized training in lighting design is a plus.
• Lighting Design Expertise: Solid foundation in the principles of lighting design, including knowledge of light sources, optics, colour theory, and the emotional impact of lighting.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with lighting simulation software and tools for design and analysis.
• Skills in CAD software for creating design visualizations are highly beneficial.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to think creatively and outside the box to solve complex design challenges with innovative lighting solutions.
• Prototyping Skills: Hands-on experience in prototyping and testing designs, capable of iterating
• based on feedback and technical requirements.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and effectively articulate design concepts and decisions.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience in the mobility industry is optional.
• Our Client values diverse perspectives and encourage professionals with expertise in lighting design across any sector to apply.

Personal attributes

• Strong drive, communicative with good presentation skills, independent and confident as well as a good team player.
• Creative and innovative but structured, methodical, and analytical with good planning skills.
• Flexible and able to work under constrained time schedules and frequently revised circumstances.

Other

• The assignment will take place in our studio in Gothenburg
• Travel to China may be needed (approx. 1-2 trips per year).
• Everyone in our team has a high level of responsibility and mandate and is expected to be able to work autonomously.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Driver's license preferable