Lighting Designer
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About the Role
Stantec is seeking a senior Lighting Designer with 8-12 years of experience to lead lighting design projects in the Middle East. The role involves photometric design, lighting controls, and sustainable solutions for architectural, interior, and landscape lighting.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and lead lighting design concepts from early schematic stage through construction documentation and site completion
- Prepare detailed photometric calculations, lighting layouts, luminaire schedules, dimming control schematics, and specifications
- Design DALI 2, DMX/RDM, Casambi, and KNX lighting control systems integrated with BMS and smart building platforms
- Select and specify architectural luminaires, custom fittings, and decorative light art pieces
- Prepare lighting mood boards, rendered visualisations, and design narratives for client presentations
- Coordinate with structural, MEP, and joinery contractors on recessed, integrated, and concealed lighting details
- Design exterior lighting schemes for public realms, podium landscapes, water features, and building façades
- Ensure designs comply with CIBSE SLL Lighting Guides, IES Recommended Practices, ASHRAE 90.1, and local authority requirements
- Integrate daylighting strategies to support LEED, Estidama, and WELL certification targets
- Act as primary lighting consultant point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors
- Manage lighting design deliverables to program and budget
- Mentor junior lighting designers and contribute to practice quality standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design
- Minimum 8 12 years of dedicated lighting design experience
- At least 5 years of experience on projects in the Middle East or Gulf region
- Portfolio demonstrating completed projects across hospitality, cultural, retail, or mixed use sectors at a senior design level
- Proficiency in AGi32, DIALux Evo, or Relux
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (advanced) and Revit MEP
- Experience with DALI 2, DMX/RDM, KNX, Casambi, Helvar, Lutron, or Crestron lighting control systems
- Accredited Lighting Designer (ALD), IALD Member or Associate, or LC designation preferred
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Description
- Stantec is looking for a Lighting Designer.
- The position requires a balanced combination of technical design capability and professional competencies.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Develop and lead lighting design concepts from early schematic stage through to construction documentation and site completion.
- Prepare detailed photometric calculations, lighting layouts, luminaire schedules, dimming control schematics, and specifications using AGi32, DIALux Evo, or Relux.
- Design DALI 2, DMX/RDM, Casambi, and KNX lighting control systems integrated with BMS and smart building platforms.
- Select and specify architectural luminaires, custom fittings, and decorative light art pieces in close collaboration with interior designers and architects.
- Prepare lighting mood boards, rendered visualisations, and design narratives for client presentations and design development approvals.
- Coordinate with structural, MEP, and joinery contractors on recessed, integrated, and concealed lighting details.
- Design exterior lighting schemes for public realms, podium landscapes, water features, hardscape, softscape, and building façades.
- Develop façade lighting strategies including architectural wash lighting, gobo projection, dynamic color schemes, and media façade integration.
- Coordinate with civil, landscape, and irrigation teams on underground cable routes, IP rated fixture details, and maintenance access.
- Specify and design sports lighting layouts for multi purpose outdoor courts, playing fields, and recreation facilities.
- Ensure all outdoor lighting complies with light pollution, sky glow, and obtrusive light guidelines as applicable.
- Act as the primary lighting consultant point of contact for clients, architects, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design (with strong technical lighting component).
- Minimum 8 12 years of dedicated lighting design experience, with at least 5 years on projects in the Middle East or Gulf region.
- Portfolio demonstrating completed projects across hospitality, cultural, retail, or mixed use sectors at a senior design level.
- Accredited Lighting Designer (ALD), IALD Member or Associate, or LC (Lighting Certified — NCQLP) designation preferred.
- Experience with luxury hospitality or high end residential projects is a strong advantage.
Competencies
- Lighting calculation: AGi32, DIALux Evo, Relux advanced proficiency required.
- CAD & BIM: AutoCAD (advanced), Revit MEP (lighting families), SketchUp for quick visualisations.
- Visualisation: Relux, Dialux rendering, or basic working knowledge of Enscape / Lumion for design communication.
- Controls: DALI 2, DMX/RDM, KNX, Casambi, Helvar, Lutron, Crestron lighting control systems.
- MS Office (Excel luminaire schedules, PowerPoint client presentations); Adobe Creative Suite advantageous.
About Stantec
- We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind.
- The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents.
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