Job Description
Join WSP's growing Creative Lighting Design Studio in the Middle East as a Principal Consultant Lighting Design. We are seeking a seasoned lighting professional who can elevate the design capability, lead high-profile projects, and contribute to the continued expansion of one of the region's most innovative lighting studios.
As a key member of the team, you will drive creative excellence, shape client engagement, and bring strong technical and commercial leadership to some of the region's most iconic projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex lighting design projects end-to-end, ensuring creative and technical excellence.
- Act as a primary client-facing representative: presentations, stakeholder management, and design direction.
- Demonstrate strong commercial understanding, including budget management, financial tracking, and scope control.
- Oversee project resourcing, team allocation, and workflow planning.
- Lead internal initiatives to support studio growth, innovation, and design standards.
- Line-manage and mentor junior team members (12 direct reports).
- Collaborate on and develop high-quality proposals, bids, and design submissions.
- Contribute to strengthening WSP's lighting design presence and thought leadership in the Middle East.
Qualifications
- 810 years experience in architectural/creative lighting design.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong visual communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
- Experience in managing client relationships and delivering to tight timelines.
- High level of design sensitivity, creativity, and strategic thinking.
- Experience with conceptual, technical, and detailed lighting design packages.
- Ability to support business growth, develop proposals, and win work.
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