Lighting Studio Design Manager

BR+A Consulting Engineers

. Run lighting design projects from concept through construction administration .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architectural lighting design with a strong focus on human-centric and sustainable principles. Proven ability to lead projects autonomously, mentor junior designers, and effectively communicate design concepts to clients and architects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Architectural Lighting DesignProject LeadershipMentoring Junior DesignersRevit FluencyLC Or CLD Certification

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Hard Skills

Lighting DesignProject ManagementConcept DevelopmentTechnical Systems IntegrationSustainable Design Principles

Soft Skills

Creative VoiceRelationship BuildingPersuasive CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

RevitAutoCADAGI32PhotoshopInDesign

Certifications & Qualifications

LC CertificationCLD Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare LightingLaboratory LightingProton Therapy CentersCancer Therapy CentersLandscape LightingCorporate LightingHospitality LightingMuseum LightingArt Installation Lighting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run lighting design projects from concept through construction administration
Carry the creative voice in design discussions
Build new relationships and push the lighting practice in new directions
Collaborate with the BR+A engineering team
Apply human-centric and sustainable lighting design principles
Balance advanced technical systems with design vision in healthcare, laboratory, proton and cancer therapy centers, and other specialized environments
Pursue landscape, exterior, corporate, hospitality, museum, and art installation lighting work
Mentor and direct junior designers
Develop and present design concepts to architects and clients
Work in the Boston office four days a week and remotely one day a week

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years designing architectural lighting, including leading projects and client relationships
Distinctive, confident design sensibility
Ability to originate a concept from first principles, carry it through every project phase, and sell it persuasively to architects and clients
Ability to mentor and direct junior designers
Ability to run projects with full autonomy
Degree from an accredited program specializing in lighting design, or a degree in architecture or interior design backed by strong experience and a compelling body of work
Fluency in Revit, AutoCAD, AGI32, Photoshop, and InDesign
LC or CLD certification required
Portfolio and resume required
Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance coverage
Dental insurance coverage
Life insurance coverage
Disability insurance coverage
401K plan match
Generous paid time-off
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Learning and growth opportunities
Full-time employment