Lighting Team Director Opportunity

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Arup Full time

Transformative Leadership Role in Melbourne

Join Arup, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as we seek an exceptional Lighting Team Leader to spearhead our creative-focused team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team working on diverse projects across various sectors, including research, content, and digital media.

The successful candidate will possess leadership, delivery, and people/project management skills, with experience in all aspects of the design process, from research and concepts to commissioning and site work. They will also need to demonstrate business acumen, proposal writing, and negotiation expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the overall performance of a 7-person team, promoting learning opportunities and problem-solving;
  • Develop connections within the business through consistent interactions and sharing expertise;
  • Establish external market presence, building on existing connections and forging new ones;
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work while maintaining commercial awareness;
  • Show interest in leading night-time social change and sustainability initiatives beyond the lighting discipline;

About the Opportunity:

This role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact at Arup, a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects, deliver remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and contribute to our legacy.

Your Background:

We're looking for an individual with:

  • A recognised tertiary qualification in lighting design, architecture, interior design, or a similar field;
  • Skilled visual communication, including hand sketching and software proficiency (Photoshop, InDesign);
  • Demonstrated ability to guide and inspire teams, leveraging diverse strengths and fostering a cooperative environment;
  • Experience in technical lighting calculations (Dialux, Dialux Evo AGI32);
  • Membership of relevant professional institutions or significant credit towards eligibility;

What We Offer:

At Arup, we care about each member's success, providing an attractive total reward package that recognises their contribution to our shared success. This includes competitive pay, benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities, and possibilities to have an impact through your work. As an owned-in-trust company, we offer the freedom to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose.

Earnings Estimate: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps.

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