Senior Light Designer - Automotive Design Studio, Gothenburg

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Contract: Fixed-term assignment
Start date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about creating lighting experiences that inspire emotion, elevate brand identity, and define the future of mobility?

Our client's Design Studio in Gothenburg is looking for a Senior Light Designer to join their Technology & Innovation team. In this role, you will shape both interior and exterior lighting solutions that bring vehicles to life, blending aesthetics, function, and cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop lighting concepts for interior and exterior systems (ambient, functional, and communication lighting).
• Translate brand DNA into distinctive lighting signatures and dynamic behaviors.
• Collaborate closely with Exterior/Interior Design, CMF, UX, and Engineering teams.
• Use visualization, simulation, and prototyping tools to validate concepts and communicate design intent.
• Present your ideas clearly to stakeholders and suppliers through storytelling and visual communication.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial/Product/Transportation Design, Lighting Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in automotive lighting design or similar industries (consumer products, architecture, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in Blender and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proven ability to turn creative concepts into feasible, manufacturable solutions.
• Excellent English communication skill, both written and spoken.
• A hands-on, prototyping mindset; basic electronics or rapid prototyping skills are a plus.
• Understanding of automotive lighting regulations is an advantage.

Nice to Have

• Experience with advanced lighting technologies (OLED, AR overlays, projection/DLP).
• Knowledge of optics, materials, and light interaction in vehicle interiors.
• Previous experience working in or with automotive design studios or Tier 1 suppliers.

Who You Are

• Creative and technically skilled, with a keen eye for aesthetics and brand expression.
• Organized, methodical, and driven to deliver high-quality results.
• A collaborative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Independent, proactive, and resourceful under time constraints.

Additional Information

• Based in Gothenburg, Sweden (office-first culture with some flexibility to work from home).
• Occasional travel to China may be required (1-2 trips per year).
• Fluent English is required; a valid driver's license is preferred.
• For this role we require you to have a valid work-permit in Sweden.

If you're ready to shape the future of automotive lighting design, apply today and join a forward-thinking team that blends creativity, innovation, and technology.

Why work through Contech's?

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

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

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