Exterior lighting and component designer based on the west coast Sweden

ABOUT ENGAGE STUDIOS

We design, innovate and build digital / physical products for the world's largest - and Sweden's smallest company. Our guiding principle is to make a difference - for the better. Ideas are good and execution is the success factor. We are people and teams who are not afraid to question, roll up our sleeves and laugh all the way to the finish line.

Since the start in 2009, we have worked with basically all manufacturing / developing companies in Sweden. The Volvo companies, IKEA, H&M, Electrolux, Lynk&Co, Zeekr, Houdini to name a few. Our customers are in the traditional Swedish industry all the way to innovative startups in Silicon Valley. They are not found in oil drilling or the military industry. We are determined to make our presence and work known with passionate and dedicated employees who love design, tech and people.

WE OFFER

At Engage Studios, you will work in many different industries for different customers. You will work with incredibly smart and dedicated colleagues. Together we develop products and services that you can brag about to your friends. We at Engage Studios are always at the forefront of technology development. We develop and share knowledge with each other to get better tomorrow. With us, you get the opportunity to realize your dreams, big and small.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our clients seeks a highly skilled Senior Exterior Lighting and component Designer to join their Design Studio in Gothenburg. You will help define the lighting solution for their vehicle Exteriors by conceiving, simulating, and prototyping advanced lighting concepts that merge brand identity, safety, and emotion. You will work mainly with Lighting design but also component design, collaborating with Exterior Design and Engineering to deliver future-forward lighting and component implementation that meets regulatory and performance targets.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

YOUR PROFILE

• Create and deliver lighting concepts 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.

• 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.

MERITS

• Experience with advanced interactive lighting technologies
• Experience working in or with automotive design studios and Tier‐1 suppliers.

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

Gothenburg

OTHER

• Travel to China may be needed
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.

If you are passionate about development, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

For questions regarding this position please contact hiring manager Susanne Lidén on Applications must be submitted through the official Career site.