Lighting Designer (Maternity Cover) Lighting Designer (Maternity Cover) Madrid, Spain SpotLIGHT of the job Are you a creative and technically skilled lighting professional with a passion for shaping environments through innovative, human‑centric lighting ? Do you enjoy transforming architectural concepts into impactful illumination experiences and collaborating closely with designers, engineers, and clients? Are you ready to take ownership of lighting projects that elevate aesthetics, enhance functionality, and bring spaces to life? If so, join us as a Lighting Designer located in Madrid , Spain , where you will play a key role in developing high-quality lighting concepts and technical designs across architectural, commercial, and specialty projects. You will create lighting layouts, specify fixtures, model photometric performance, and ensure our solutions meet both creative and technical standards. This is your opportunity to influence project outcomes, deliver exceptional design value, and contribute to the success of our lighting portfolio. Responsibilities Develop lighting concepts and detailed designs aligned with client requirements, architectural plans, and project objectives. Create lighting layouts, calculations, photometric studies, and fixture specifications using tools such as Dialux, Relux, AGi32, AutoCAD, Revit, or Vectorworks. Select appropriate fixtures, technologies, and control strategies to optimize performance, aesthetics, energy efficiency, and compliance with standards. Collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, project managers, and contractors throughout all project phases. Prepare design presentations, mood boards, renders, and technical documentation for clients and internal stakeholders. Ensure adherence to relevant lighting codes, industry best practices , and sustainability frameworks. Support on‑site inspections, mock‑ups, aiming, and commissioning activities as needed. Stay informed on emerging lighting trends , materials, technologies, and control systems to continuously improve design outcomes. Skills & Experience We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection. You bring proven experience in lighting design, ideally around two to three years , depending on seniority. You have a strong technical capability with lighting software tools (Dialux, Relux, AGi32) and CAD/BIM platforms (AutoCAD, Revit). You have a Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Solid understanding of lighting principles, optics, visual comfort, and color theory. You bring strong communication and presentation abilities, capable of explaining design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent creative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail. You are able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Ability to communicate clearly in Spanish and English. Experience in sustainable lighting, human‑centric lighting, or lighting controls (e.g., DALI, DMX, KNX) is a desirable skill. Knowledge of LEED, WELL, or other green building certifications is a big plus. A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, technical skills, and completed projects can make a difference. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Lucia Costa T +351 918 662 840 Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE