I am Kim Straatemeier and I am a
Lighting Designer Lighting Engineer Lighting Specialist

I am an experienced lighting design and construction industry professional based in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience as a lighting designer, project engineer, and project manager across a diverse range of sectors including industrial, mining, ports, commercial, heritage, hospitality, infrastructure, public lighting, and sports lighting projects. My expertise spans complex heavy industrial facilities, transport infrastructure, manufacturing plants, ports, and large scale outdoor lighting, where safety, operational efficiency, energy performance, and compliance with Australian Standards are critical project drivers.

My career began in the Arts and Entertainment industry, where I played a key role in delivering high profile festivals and productions at renowned venues both within Australia and internationally. This foundation developed a unique combination of technical expertise and creative vision. Complemented by a certification in Lighting Engineering and Design from RMIT University, my background enables me to apply innovative, practical, and technically robust lighting solutions across a broad spectrum of project types.

I have a proven track record of successfully delivering projects through every stage of the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies, concept design, and detailed design through to construction support, commissioning, and final handover. I am experienced in managing multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. My ability to combine creative design thinking with sound engineering principles has consistently resulted in practical, efficient, and compliant lighting solutions.

With extensive experience in industrial lighting design, I have worked on major mining operations, ports, transport infrastructure, heavy industrial facilities, workshops, processing plants, and public infrastructure projects throughout Australia. My expertise includes designing to stringent client specifications and Australian Standards, undertaking complex photometric modelling, managing obtrusive light control, improving safety and operational performance, and delivering sustainable lighting solutions for challenging environments.

I am a Member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (MIES), a Registered Lighting Practitioner (RLP), and currently serve on the IESANZ Victorian Committee, where I contribute to the advancement of the lighting profession and the promotion of best practice throughout the industry. I am passionate about continually expanding my knowledge, mentoring others within the profession, and delivering lighting solutions that achieve exceptional technical, environmental, and architectural outcomes.