Senior Lighting Designer

AVATR Global Design Center is looking for a Senior Lighting Designer — a multi-talented design professional who sits at the intersection of interior design, exterior design, and brand innovation. You will become part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich. Here we strongly believe in the power of design as a propeller towards continuous innovation and breaking boundaries. Our design-driven philosophy is at the core of our company, influencing every product we create, every service we provide, and every relationship we nurture.

What you will do:

• Create and maintain a holistic overlook of all lighting activities in Avatr including Exterior and Interior as well as grills and animations
• Co-ordinate Ligthing development activities with SE, CAS & PM + Interior and Exterior Design
• Supervise creative development of all lighting activity
• Supervise and Drive lighting innovations for all current and future projects
• Create project lighting strategies based on Avatr DNA for all upcoming projects
• Prepare and co-ordinate Head and VP presentations
• Support Rim activities and other exterior detail activities
• Mentor younger designers

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Automotive Design, Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Lighting Design, or a related field
• Strong experience in creative thinking, user-focused ideation, and brand-driven lighting concepts, with a high level of attention to detail
• Over 7 years of automotive lighting design or related experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing production-ready projects and concept development
• Deep understanding of automotive lighting systems, including exterior and/or interior lighting, light signatures, and integration with vehicle architecture
• Knowledge of lighting technologies, materials, regulations, and production processes
• Strong 2D & 3D digital capabilities. Proficiency in tools such as Photoshop, Blender, and Microsoft Office is required; experience with Alias, VRED, Figma, or lighting simulation tools is a plus
• Ability to think three-dimensionally with a refined sense of light, form, surface, and graphic identity, balancing aesthetics with technical feasibility
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and other design teams to bring concepts into production
• Ability to translate brand identity and cultural insights into distinctive lighting signatures
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience.
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office.
• Health & Wellness: Access to the Wellhub Pass for your well-being.
• Employee Development: Learning opportunities and training programs to support your career growth.
• Transport Support: Deutschland ticket or fuel card.
• Meal Allowance: For lunch at the canteen.
• Gifts: Celebratory gifts for work anniversaries and Chinese New Year.
• Company Events: Regular team-building and social activities.
• Optional Company Pension Scheme: Available based on your needs.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse, supportive environment where every voice is valued.

Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. If you are interested in the position, please apply now. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!