Senior Lighting Design Lead — Client-Facing & Growth

WSP; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Dubai invites a seasoned Principal Consultant – Lighting Design to join our Creative Lighting Design Studio in the Middle East. You will lead complex lighting design projects end-to-end, elevate creative and technical quality, and act as a primary client-facing representative shaping projects from concept to delivery.

This role requires 15+ years in architectural/creative lighting design, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and strong presentation and storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in architectural/creative lighting design.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong visual communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience in managing client relationships and delivering to tight timelines.
• High level of design sensitivity, creativity, and strategic thinking.
• Experience with conceptual, technical, and detailed lighting design packages.
• Ability to support business growth, develop proposals, and win work.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex lighting design projects end-to-end, ensuring creative and technical excellence.
• Act as a primary client-facing representative: presentations, stakeholder management, and design direction.
• Demonstrate strong commercial understanding, including budget management, financial tracking, and scope control.
• Oversee project resourcing, team allocation, and workflow planning.
• Lead internal initiatives to support studio growth, innovation, and design standards.
• Line-manage and mentor junior team members (1–2 direct reports).
• Collaborate on and develop high-quality proposals, bids, and design submissions.
• Contribute to strengthening WSP’s lighting design presence and thought leadership in the Middle East.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Storytelling

Budget management

Proposal development

Team mentorship

Job description

WSP in Dubai invites a seasoned Principal Consultant – Lighting Design to join our Creative Lighting Design Studio in the Middle East. You will lead complex lighting design projects end-to-end, elevate creative and technical quality, and act as a primary client-facing representative shaping projects from concept to delivery.

This role requires 15+ years in architectural/creative lighting design, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and strong presentation and storytelling skills.