Consultant - Lighting Designer

WSP USA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dubai seeks a passionate Consultant – Lighting Design to join its innovative team. The role involves overseeing lighting design projects, collaborating with architects, and ensuring quality and compliance throughout project stages. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design and a Master's in Lighting Design. With 2–4 years of relevant experience, the ideal candidate will demonstrate interpersonal skills and proficiency in design tools. Join us to shape creative lighting solutions for transforming spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and a Master's in Architectural Lighting Design.
• 2–4 years of experience in lighting design consultancy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lighting design projects across all stages.
• Communicate design ideas verbally and visually.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure design compliance.

Skills

Lighting design process expertise

Communication skills

High-quality sketch development

Software proficiency (InDesign, Photoshop, AutoCAD)

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Master’s degree in Architectural Lighting Design

Tools

Dialux

Revit

BIM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP Middle East is excited to welcome a passionate and creative Consultant – Lighting Design to our Innovation Lighting Design Studio within the Property & Buildings Business Unit, based in Dubai, UAE.

If you’re driven by the power of light to transform spaces, eager to work on cutting-edge projects, and ready to collaborate with some of the region’s most forward-thinking designers and engineers, we’d love to hear from you.

Lighting Design Experience

• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the lighting design process, with a proven track record of successfully completing lighting design projects across all stages and deliverables. Typically oversees consultants and support teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Able to effectively communicate design ideas both verbally and visually, delivering unique and high-quality lighting design concepts tailored to specific client briefs while adapting to changes and proposing innovative, out-of-the-box solutions.
• Approaches lighting design with a holistic, whole-building perspective, rather than a systems-based approach.
• Skilled in developing high-quality hand sketches and proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Dialux or Relux, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, with a solid understanding of Revit and BIM.
• Experienced in providing markups and contributing to the production of deliverables, from concept to tender stages, including concept presentations, luminaire specifications, control schedules, calculations, BOQ, layouts, and detailed drawings.
• Capable of creating visually appealing lighting design documents such as reports and presentations that effectively communicate technical information in clear and accessible language.
• Able to create specifications in line with relevant technical project requirements. Experienced in conducting site inspections, including defect inspections and ensuring compliance with design intent.
• Proficient in supervising commissioning processes, directing and aiming adjustable fittings, and setting appropriate lighting levels to meet design specifications.

Project Management Capabilities

• Collaborates with architects, landscape architects, and interior designers, including internal team members and other disciplines, throughout the project stages.
• Independently while maintaining effective liaison with relevant stakeholders.
• Supports and liaises with other specialist teams, including technical and commercial disciplines, when necessary.
• Supervises contractor’s lighting design implementation with hands‑on involvement, applying deep technical knowledge and expertise.
• Coordinates technical workshops with suppliers to stay aligned with new and innovative product trends.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the team’s skills and knows when to leverage the experience of others.
• Conducts on‑site reviews to support technical inspections.

Team Collaboration

• Contributes to the growth of the lighting design team within the organization.
• Brings technical expertise in relevant lighting industry code standards.
• Ensures that health and safety practices are integrated into all work, adhering to company policies.
• Participates in conferences and exhibitions to stay updated on the latest market trends, sharing findings with the team.
• Attends technical workshops and learning sessions with manufacturers and fabricators, gaining a detailed understanding of installation processes and sharing knowledge with the team.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or a related field, and a Master’s degree in Architectural Lighting Design or a similar discipline with full professional qualifications.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in lighting design consultancy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in lighting design tools (e.g., Dialux/Relux), CAD/BIM platforms, and presentation software is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and remotely while remaining engaged with the core team. Preferred Attributes
• Strong design sensibility and attention to detail.
• Understanding of human-centric lighting, sustainable design, and relevant industry standards/codes.
• Ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.