Lighting Designer (Outdoor & Sports) Lighting Designer (Outdoor & Sports) Bologna, Italy SpotLIGHT of the job Are you a creative and technically driven lighting professional with a passion for designing impactful outdoor and sports lighting environments ? Do you enjoy transforming complex project requirements into efficient, visually compelling illumination solutions? Are you motivated by working on diverse projects, from public spaces and road infrastructure to high-performance sports facilities? If so, join us as a Lighting Designer located in Bologna, Italy , where you will play a key role in delivering innovative lighting solutions for outdoor, urban, and sports applications . In this role, you will be responsible for developing lighting concepts, producing detailed technical designs, and ensuring the successful implementation of lighting systems that meet both functional and aesthetic goals. This is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance visibility, safety, and user experience in public and performance spaces. Responsibilities Develop lighting concepts and detailed designs for outdoor applications , including public lighting, sports facilities, architectural exteriors, infrastructure, and road & street projects. Create lighting layouts, fixture schedules, and control system schemes using tools such as Dialux, Relux, AGi32, AutoCAD, Revit, or Vectorworks. Perform photometric calculations and simulations to ensure optimal lighting performance, compliance, and visual comfor t. Select appropriate lighting fixtures, technologies, and control strategies aligned with project specifications, efficiency targets, and design intent. Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, designers, project managers, and contractors throughout all project phases. Prepare and present lighting concepts, visualizations, and technical documentation to clients and internal stakeholders. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and sustainability requirements. Support on-site inspections, installations, aiming, and commissioning activities when required. Stay up to date with lighting trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance project outcomes. Skills & Experience You bring proven experience in lighting design, ideally around two to three years, depending on seniority. You have a strong technical capability with lighting design and simulation tools such as Dialux, Relux, AGi32 , along with CAD/BIM platforms like AutoCAD or Revit. You have a Bachelor’s degree in Lighting Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. You have a solid understanding of lighting principles, photometry, optics, and color theory. You are experienced in outdoor lighting applications, including urban environments, sports facilities, infrastructure, roads, and public spaces. You know relevant lighting standards , particularly for sports and public lighting applications. You bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills, with close attention to detail. You are a confident communicator, able to clearly present design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders . You can manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. You have experience or interest in sustainable lighting practices, control systems (e.g., DALI, DMX, KNX), and bring a portfolio demonstrating your technical and creative capabilities. Ability to communicate clearly in Italian and English. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection. 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