Design Studio Manager

ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics seeks a Design Studio Manager in New York City to lead the Communications team, translating creative vision into executable operational plans. You will steer day-to-day NYC operations, coordinate with Conshohocken, and ensure brand consistency and high-quality output across offices.

You will partner with the Creative Director and Communications Director, mentoring designers and coordinators, while managing budgets, timelines, and resources to deliver on-brand, on-time work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum GPA 3.00.
• 8+ years in creative operations, project management, or creative team leadership.
• 5+ years leading creative teams in-house or at-agency with FF&E, automotive, or technology.
• Experience with budget management and maintaining brand consistency between core design teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative vision into operational plans, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with Communications Director on operational responsibilities, resource planning, and process alignment.
• Lead and develop creative professionals and project coordinators, providing mentorship and performance management.
• Manage creative operations including project workflows, resource planning, and capacity management.
• Coordinate cross-office design team to ensure brand consistency and unified execution across NYC and Conshohocken.

Skills

Creative operations

Project management

Team leadership

Brand management

Cross-office collaboration

Budget management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Workflow tools

Vendor management

Job description

Overview

Lutron is seeking a dynamic Design Studio Manager to lead the Communications team in our New York City office location. As Design Studio Manager, you will provide operational leadership and team management, working closely with and supporting Lutron's Creative Director, who provides the overall creative vision and strategic direction. You will foster a high-performing team environment, leading the execution of on-budget, high-quality materials while building organizational capability and ensuring seamless creative operations.

As Design Studio Manager, you will manage day-to-day operations of the NYC Communications team, overseeing workflow, resource allocation, and team development. You will serve as the primary operational partner to the Creative Director, translating creative vision into executable plans. Additionally, you will work closely with the Communications Director located in Conshohocken, PA office on operational responsibilities and coordinate with the Conshohocken design team to maintain brand consistency and ensure unified creative vision across both core design locations.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Lutron's brand communications by combining operational rigor with creative excellence.

Responsibilities

• Creative Operations & Team Leadership: Partner with the Creative Director to translate creative vision into operational plans, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with the Communications Director in the Conshohocken PA office on operational responsibilities, resource planning, and process alignment.
• Lead and develop creative professionals and project coordinators, providing mentorship and performance management.
• Manage creative operations including project workflows, resource planning, and capacity management.
• Coordinate with the Conshohocken PA design team to ensure brand consistency and unified execution across both core design locations.

• Project Management & Execution: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables based on creative direction.
• Coordinate communication between creative teams, marketing, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with creative vision.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, issues, or roadblocks that may impact project success.
• Ensure deliverables meet expectations and are delivered on time and within budget.

• Brand Consistency & Cross-Office Collaboration: Maintain brand standards across the NYC and Conshohocken PA design teams, working with the Creative Director to ensure consistent brand expression.
• Facilitate communication between NYC and Conshohocken PA teams, including creative reviews and best practice alignment.
• Partner with the Communications Director in Conshohocken PA with operational processes and resource coordination between offices.
• Develop processes for maintaining creative quality across both core design locations.
• Coordinate cross-office project assignments and resource sharing between NYC and Conshohocken PA teams.

• Team Development & Stakeholder Management: Build team culture and engagement, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Manage recruiting and talent acquisition, working with the Creative Director and the Communications Director to identify skill needs.
• Support the Creative Director and the Communications Director in strategic planning and creative capability development.
• Manage team documentation and coordinate stakeholder presentations with operational context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in creative operations, project management, or creative team leadership that includes supporting creative leadership and translating creative vision into operational excellence required.
• Minimum 5 years leading creative teams in-house or at-agency with companies/brands that offer products within built environment, furniture & home design (FF&E), automotive, or technology required.
• Experience with budget management and maintaining brand consistency between core design teams preferred.
• Understanding of integrated marketing communications across digital, print, video, and experiential media required.
• Knowledge of creative production processes, workflow tools, vendor management, and quality control standards required.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Starting pay: 140,000 to 190,000 per year. Lutron's employee benefits include 401k match, health, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation (amount based on tenure with the company), flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Lutron Electronics' position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.