Junior Lighting Designer

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WSP in the Middle East is seeking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Lighting Designer to join our dynamic team in UAE.

As a member of our lighting design department, you will collaborate with seasoned designers and engineers to develop innovative lighting solutions for diverse projects, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality lighting projects following the Project Life Cycle.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Demonstrate proficiency in the entire lighting design process, adept at conceptualizing and communicating design ideas verbally and visually. I adopt a holistic approach to lighting design, integrating it seamlessly into architectural concepts.
• Utilize tools such as InDesign, Photoshop, Dialux or Relux, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, with familiarity in Revit and BIM. I produce comprehensive deliverables from concept to tender stages, including presentations, specifications, calculations, BOQ, and detailed drawings.
• Manage projects independently, liaising effectively with architects, landscape architects, and interior designers within the team and across other WSP disciplines. I collaborate with technical and commercial teams as needed, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Oversee contractor implementations, applying technical expertise to resolve issues promptly. I conduct on-site reviews to support technical inspections and facilitate supplier workshops to explore new products and trends.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the growth and knowledge-sharing within the lighting design team at WSP. I maintain awareness of relevant industry standards and prioritize Health & Safety in alignment with company policies.
• The Lighting Design team plays a crucial role in enhancing user experiences through innovative architectural lighting solutions, reinforcing our commitment to delivering excellence in every project.
• Ensure designs are accurate, within budget, and executable.
• Successfully manage day-to-day project operations and swiftly resolve issues.
• Earn recognition as a trusted advisor in lighting design and regulatory matters among clients and peers at WSP.
• Interface with client representatives, design consultants, project management teams, and various engineering disciplines.
• Engage with external clients including developers, end users, and consultants, as well as internal stakeholders such as the lighting design team, local authorities, and lighting suppliers.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Industrial Design.
• Master's degree in Architectural Lighting Design or a related field.
• Fully qualified professional with 2 years of relevant lighting design consultancy experience.
• Knowledge or coursework in lighting design principles and practices is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for creativity and innovation in lighting design
• Strong communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly, verbally, and visually.
• Ability to work independently and remotely from the core team.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

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