Senior Light Designer

<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Assignment description</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p>You will work within the Technology &amp; Innovation department, collaborating with Exterior/Interior Design, CMF, UX, and Engineering to deliver future-forward lighting implementation that meets regulatory and performance targets.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Qualifications and skills required for the role</p><p></p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><p>- Create and deliver lighting concepts for interior and exterior systems (ambient, functional, and communication lighting).</p><p>- 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).</p><p>- Translate brand DNA into iconic lighting signatures and dynamic behaviours (e.g., welcome/farewell, charging indication, Interior Light themes, ADAS-linked signals).</p><p>- Use the lighting toolchain (visualisation, simulation, VR) to validate light effects, integration, and feasibility.</p><p>- Create and lead engaging presentations or prototypes that effectively convey intent to stakeholders and suppliers.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Good to have:</p><p>- Experience with advanced interactive lighting technologies (OLED panels, AR overlays, projection/DLP).</p><p>- Understanding of optics, light guides, materials, and human-factors considerations in vehicle interiors.</p><p>- Experience working in or with automotive design studios and Tier-1 suppliers.</p><p>- Experience with material/light interaction in interiors (UGR/glare analogues, luminance planning).</p><p></p><p>Personal attributes:</p><p>- Technically rigorous with an eye for refined aesthetics and brand character.</p><p>- Structured and methodical; able to plan, document, and drive issues to closure.</p><p>- Collaborative and clear communicator; comfortable leading technical reviews with stakeholders and suppliers.</p><p>- Proactive, hands-on, and resourceful under time constraints.</p><p>- Independent and proactive with a high sense of responsibility.</p><p></p><p>Other</p><p>- The assignment will take place in the Gothenburg studio; office-first environment with some flexibility to work from home.</p><p>- Travel to China may be needed (approx. 1-2 trips per year).</p><p>- Fluent in English, spoken and written.</p><p>- A valid driver's license is preferred.</p><p></p><p>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. <br/><br/>Please submit your CV as soon as possible since we will review the applications on an on-going basis.</p><p></p><p>For more information about this role, please contact Marianne Nilsson, recruiter at Incluso.</p>