Lighting Designer

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Lighting Designer to lead architectural, interior, and exterior lighting efforts in the Dubai area. The role covers photometrics, controls integration with BMS, and collaboration with architects and engineers on façade and landscape lighting projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with MEP teams, preparing design narratives, and mentoring junior designers while ensuring compliance with standards like CIBSE and IES. ALD/IALD preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design with a strong lighting component.
• 8–12 years of dedicated lighting design experience, with 5+ years in the Middle East or Gulf region.
• Portfolio of hospitality, cultural, retail, or mixed-use projects at senior design level.
• ALD/IALD/LC designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead lighting design concepts from schematic to construction documentation and site completion.
• Prepare photometric calculations, layouts, and schedules using AGi32, DIALux Evo, or Relux.
• Design DALI-2, DMX/RDM, Casambi, and KNX systems integrated with BMS.
• Specify luminaires and collaborate with interior designers and architects.
• Prepare mood boards, renderings, and design narratives for client approvals.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and joinery teams on lighting details.
• Design exterior lighting for façades, landscapes, and public realms.
• Ensure compliance with energy standards and local guidelines.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to library development.
• Support business development through technical proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Lighting design

AGi32

DIALux

Relux

DALI-2

DMX/RDM

KNX

Casambi

BMS integration

Luminaire specification

Client presentations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

SketchUp

Enscape/Lumion

Job description

Position Overview

Stantec is looking for a Lighting Designer. The position requires a balanced combination of technical design capability and professional competencies. Responsibilities include delivery of core design activities such as photometric design and analysis, lighting controls and BMS integration, façade and landscape lighting, energy efficient and sustainable design solutions, and luminaire specification. The role also requires effective client engagement, clear communication and presentation of design intent, coordination with other disciplines, management of programs and deliverables, and contribution to team development, mentoring.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Architectural & Interior Lighting

• Develop and lead lighting design concepts from early schematic stage through to construction documentation and site completion.
• Prepare detailed photometric calculations, lighting layouts, luminaire schedules, dimming control schematics, and specifications using AGi32, DIALux Evo, or Relux.
• Design DALI-2, DMX/RDM, Casambi, and KNX lighting control systems integrated with BMS and smart building platforms.
• Select and specify architectural luminaires, custom fittings, and decorative light art pieces in close collaboration with interior designers and architects.
• Prepare lighting mood boards, rendered visualisations, and design narratives for client presentations and design development approvals.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and joinery contractors on recessed, integrated, and concealed lighting details.

Landscape & Exterior Lighting

• Design exterior lighting schemes for public realms, podium landscapes, water features, hardscape, softscape, and building façades.
• Develop façade lighting strategies including architectural wash lighting, gobo projection, dynamic color schemes, and media façade integration.
• Coordinate with civil, landscape, and irrigation teams on underground cable routes, IP-rated fixture details, and maintenance access.
• Specify and design sports lighting layouts for multi-purpose outdoor courts, playing fields, and recreation facilities.
• Ensure all outdoor lighting complies with light pollution, sky glow, and obtrusive light guidelines as applicable.

Standards, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure designs comply with CIBSE SLL Lighting Guides, IES Recommended Practices, ASHRAE 90.1 lighting power density limits, and local authority requirements (DCD, DDA, QCD, etc.).
• Integrate daylighting strategies (daylight harvesting, occupancy controls, circadian lighting) to support LEED, Estidama, and WELL certification targets.
• Calculate lighting energy use intensity (LUI) and produce IDA/IESNA compliant obtrusive lighting reports where required.

Client & Project Delivery

• Act as the primary lighting consultant point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage lighting design deliverables to program and budget, coordinating with multi-discipline project teams.
• Support business development through technical proposals, client presentations, and attendance at project interviews.
• Mentor junior lighting designers and contribute to practice quality standards and luminaire library development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design (with strong technical lighting component).
• Minimum 8-12 years of dedicated lighting design experience, with at least 5 years on projects in the Middle East or Gulf region.
• Portfolio demonstrating completed projects across hospitality, cultural, retail, or mixed-use sectors at a senior design level.
• Accredited Lighting Designer (ALD), IALD Member or Associate, or LC (Lighting Certified — NCQLP) designation preferred.
• Experience with luxury hospitality or high-end residential projects is a strong advantage.

Competencies

• Lighting calculation: AGi32, DIALux Evo, Relux advanced proficiency required.
• CAD & BIM: AutoCAD (advanced), Revit MEP (lighting families), SketchUp for quick visualisations.
• Visualisation: Relux, Dialux rendering, or basic working knowledge of Enscape / Lumion for design communication.
• Controls: DALI-2, DMX/RDM, KNX, Casambi, Helvar, Lutron, Crestron lighting control systems.
• MS Office (Excel luminaire schedules, PowerPoint client presentations); Adobe Creative Suite advantageous.