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.