Automotive Light Designer - Contract, Gothenburg

Sumitomo Electric; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Part time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric in Gothenburg is seeking a Light Designer on a contract basis to define lighting concepts for vehicles, interior and exterior, aligning brand, safety and emotion. Collaboration with design, CMF, UX and engineering is essential.

You will prototype, simulate and validate concepts using the full toolchain, and lead presentations to stakeholders and suppliers. English fluency is required, and some travel to China may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial/Product/Transportation Design or related field.
• 5+ years of professional automotive lighting design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency with lighting design and visualization tools.
• Experience translating concepts to manufacturable solutions with suppliers and engineering.
• Excellent English communication and storytelling skills.
• Hands-on prototyping mindset; electrical basics and rapid prototyping skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver lighting concepts for interior and exterior (ambient, functional, and communication lighting).
• Develop lighting solutions that match the vehicle's design character within technical constraints.
• Use the lighting toolchain (visualisation, simulation, VR) to validate light effects, integration and feasibility.
• Create and lead engaging presentations that convey intent to stakeholders and suppliers.
• Validate concepts by building prototypes internally and with external partners.

Skills

Lighting design

Visualization tools

Prototyping

English communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Lighting design software

Job description

Sumitomo Electric in Gothenburg is seeking a Light Designer on a contract basis to define lighting concepts for vehicles, interior and exterior, aligning brand, safety and emotion. Collaboration with design, CMF, UX and engineering is essential.

You will prototype, simulate and validate concepts using the full toolchain, and lead presentations to stakeholders and suppliers. English fluency is required, and some travel to China may be needed.