Description of the assignment

We seek a highly skilled Senior Light Designer to join our customers' Design Studio in Gothenburg. You will help define the lighting solution for our 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

Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial/Product/Transportation Design, Interaction/Lighting Design, or similar.
5+ years of professional experience in automotive lighting design or closely related fields (consumer/architecture) with a strong portfolio.
Proficiency with lighting design and visualisation tools (Blender & Adobe Creative Suite).
Demonstrated experience translating light concepts into feasible, manufacturable solutions with suppliers and engineering.
Excellent communication in English (both written and verbal), with strong storytelling and presentation skills.
Hands‑on prototyping mindset; electrical/electronic basics and rapid prototyping skills are a plus.
Knowledge of automotive lighting regulations and constraints is an advantage.

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 our Gothenburg studio; we have an office‑first environment with some flexibility to WFH.
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.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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