Lighting Designer at K. Jacobs Executive Search Boston, MA

K. Jacobs Executive Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexibility in the workplace

Job summary

A premier executive search firm is seeking a talented Lighting Designer to join a collaborative MEP team in Boston, MA. The position demands a minimum of 8 years of professional experience, focusing on sustainable lighting solutions across various sectors. Ideal candidates will lead projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and create detailed lighting documentation using software like Revit and AGi32. The firm values design excellence and offers a competitive salary along with great benefits and flexibility in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional lighting design experience in the AEC industry.
• Solid knowledge of lighting standards and energy codes.
• Experience across various project types like institutional and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead lighting design on projects from conceptual development through construction.
• Create lighting layouts and control systems documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and stay updated with emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership in lighting design

Collaboration with architects and engineers

Lighting calculations and analysis

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Architectural Engineering or Lighting Design

Tools

Revit

AGi32

Bluebeam

Job description

Lighting Designer job at K. Jacobs Executive Search. Boston, MA.

We’re seeking a talented Lighting Designer with 8+ years of experience to join a collaborative MEP team delivering thoughtful, sustainable building systems across sectors like healthcare, higher education, and civic spaces. This is a chance to work with a firm that values design excellence, technical precision, and creative thinking where your lighting concepts shape how people experience a space.

What You’ll Do

• Lead lighting design on projects from conceptual development through construction documentation and administration
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and engineers to develop integrated lighting solutions
• Create lighting layouts, specifications, and control systems documentation using tools like Revit, AGi32, and Bluebeam
• Perform lighting calculations, daylighting analysis, and energy code compliance checks
• Coordinate with vendors and stay current with emerging technologies, codes, and trends
• Present design concepts internally and externally with clarity and confidence
• Mentor junior staff and support team-wide growth in lighting knowledge and best practices

What You Bring

• 8+ years of professional lighting design experience in the AEC industry
• A degree in Architectural Engineering, Lighting Design, or a related field
• Solid knowledge of lighting standards (IES, energy codes) and controls (DMX, DALI, 0-10V, etc.)
• Proficiency in Revit and AGi32 or similar software
• Experience across project types (institutional, healthcare, education, etc.)
• LC, LEED, or WELL accreditation a plus
• A creative, detail-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Why Join Us

• Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values design intent as much as engineering rigor
• Work on projects that prioritize wellness, sustainability, and innovation
• Enjoy a workplace that supports career development and long-term growth
• Competitive compensation, great benefits, and flexibility