Façade Lighting Designer – Lighting & DMX

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology is seeking an experienced Lighting Architect to develop architectural façade lighting concepts and technical designs in the UAE. You will select fixtures, plan mounting, zones, and control areas, and ensure the installation meets visual and performance goals.

You will work with DMX-based dynamic lighting, design control architectures using DMX/Art-Net/sACN/DALI, and collaborate with electrical/MEP drawings to deliver high-quality lighting solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years experience in façade lighting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural façade lighting concepts and schemes.
• Design fixture locations, mounting positions, lighting zones, and control areas.
• Select fixtures based on beam angle, lumen output, CCT, RGB/RGBW, IP rating, optics, and environment.
• Develop DMX-controlled dynamic lighting effects and scenes.
• Design lighting-control architecture using DMX, Art-Net, sACN, and DALI.

Skills

Architectural lighting

DMX512

Art-Net

sACN

DALI

Fixture selection

Lighting control

Education

Bachelor of Engineering/Technology - Electrical

Tools

Traxon systems

DMX controllers

Fixture coordination

Job description

Position Overview:

Responsible for developing architectural façade lighting concepts, technical designs, fixture selection, control systems, and DMX-based dynamic lighting solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop architectural façade lighting concepts and lighting schemes.
• Design fixture locations, mounting positions, lighting zones, and control areas.
• Select appropriate fixtures based on beam angle, lumen output, CCT, RGB/RGBW, IP rating, optics, and environmental conditions.
• Develop dynamic lighting effects and DMX-controlled scenes.
• Design lighting-control architecture using DMX, Art-Net, sACN, DALI, and related protocols.
• Prepare lighting layouts, fixture schedules, control diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Work with Traxon and other major architectural lighting manufacturers to select compatible fixtures and control solutions.
• Understand manufacturer-specific systems, controllers, decoders, gateways, and programming requirements.
• Coordinate lighting designs with electrical, architectural, and MEP drawings.
• Support DMX addressing, programming, commissioning, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct site inspections and adapt designs to actual site conditions.
• Support engineers and programmers during installation and commissioning.
• Ensure the installed system achieves the intended visual effect, technical performance, and control functionality.
• Required Knowledge:Strong understanding of Traxon and other architectural lighting systems, DMX512, Art-Net, sACN, DALI, RGB/RGBW technology, lighting control, fixture specifications, and architectural lighting design.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor of Engineering/Technology - Electrical

Minimum 5 to 10 years experience in the relevant field.