Senior Light Designer

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Light Designer to join the design studio of a global company in Gothenburg. Start is in mid January, 6 months contract to begin with, possibility of extension after that. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.

Assignment description

You will help define the lighting solution for vehicles-across both interior and exterior-by conceiving, simulating, and prototyping advanced lighting concepts that merge brand identity, safety, and emotion.

You will work within the Technology & Innovation department, collaborating with Exterior/Interior Design, CMF, UX, and Engineering to deliver future-forward lighting implementation that meets regulatory and performance targets.

Qualifications and skills required for the role

Key responsibilities:

- Create and deliver lighting concepts for interior and exterior systems (ambient, functional, and communication lighting).

- Develop lighting solutions that match the vehicle's design character and technical constraints, suggesting light integrations into the vehicle's form (surfaces, gaps, joints, materials).

- Translate brand DNA into iconic lighting signatures and dynamic behaviours (e.g., welcome/farewell, charging indication, Interior Light themes, ADAS-linked signals).

- Use the lighting toolchain (visualisation, simulation, VR) to validate light effects, integration, and feasibility.

- Create and lead engaging presentations or prototypes that effectively convey intent to stakeholders and suppliers.

Good to have:

- Experience with advanced interactive lighting technologies (OLED panels, AR overlays, projection/DLP).

- Understanding of optics, light guides, materials, and human-factors considerations in vehicle interiors.

- Experience working in or with automotive design studios and Tier-1 suppliers.

- Experience with material/light interaction in interiors (UGR/glare analogues, luminance planning).

Personal attributes:

- Technically rigorous with an eye for refined aesthetics and brand character.

- Structured and methodical; able to plan, document, and drive issues to closure.

- Collaborative and clear communicator; comfortable leading technical reviews with stakeholders and suppliers.

- Proactive, hands-on, and resourceful under time constraints.

- Independent and proactive with a high sense of responsibility.

Other

- The assignment will take place in the Gothenburg studio; office-first environment with some flexibility to work from home.

- Travel to China may be needed (approx. 1-2 trips per year).

- Fluent in English, spoken and written.

- A valid driver's license is preferred.

This is a full-time consultant position in Gothenburg through Incluso. Start is in mid January, 6 months limited contract to begin with, with possibility of extension after that. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg. Please submit your CV as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis.

For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson, recruiter at Incluso.