Senior Consultant- Lighting Design

WSP in the Middle East; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Junior to Senior Consultant in Lighting Design. This role involves leading lighting design projects, collaborating with architects, and delivering high-quality design concepts tailored to client needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in architecture or lighting design, with skills in various design tools. Join a dynamic team that values work-life balance and offers competitive pay and benefits. Embrace the opportunity to shape your career while making a positive impact in the field of lighting design.

Benefits

First class medical cover

Generous annual leave

Paid professional subscriptions

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in lighting design projects across all stages.
• Strong communication skills for delivering unique design concepts.
• Experience in supervising lighting design implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lighting design projects and ensure smooth execution.
• Collaborate with architects and other stakeholders throughout projects.
• Create visually appealing lighting design documents and specifications.

Skills

Lighting Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architectural Lighting Design

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Dialux

Relux

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

BIM

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP Middle East are seeking for Junior to Senior Consultant - Lighting Design to join us in UAE.

Your new role, what's involved?

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

• Works independently while maintaining effective liaison with relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborates with architects, landscape architects, and interior designers, including internal team members and other disciplines, throughout the project stages.
• 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.
• Master’s degree in Architectural Lighting Design or a similar field, with full professional qualifications and at least 2 years of relevant experience in lighting design consultancy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capable of working independently and remotely from the core team.

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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