Principal Lighting Designer at Wsp in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Kablio

Role

Description

lighting design

client facing

resource planning

proposal development

studio innovation

team mentoring

Contribute to strengthening WSP’s lighting design presence and thought leadership in the Middle East.
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.
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 (1–2 direct reports).
Collaborate on and develop high-quality proposals, bids, and design submissions.

Requirements

lighting design

business development

presentation

budget management

leadership

8-10 years

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.
Strong visual communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
Demonstrate strong commercial understanding, including budget management, financial tracking, and scope control.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
Experience in managing client relationships and delivering to tight timelines.
8–10 years’ experience in architectural/creative lighting design.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

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