Lighting Studio Design Manager — Hybrid Boston

Bard-Rao-; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

BR+A Lighting Studio in Boston, MA seeks a Design Manager to lead projects from concept through construction administration. The role emphasizes design voice, client engagement, and collaboration with BR+A's engineering teams.

You will steer complex lighting solutions for healthcare, labs, and specialized environments, balancing advanced systems with strong design vision. This position requires a senior designer with leadership and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing architectural lighting, including leading projects and client relationships.
• Proven ability to carry a project from concept through construction administration.
• Strong design voice and ability to defend and evolve concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction administration in a design-leadership role.
• Maintain client relationships and lead a design voice across teams.
• Mentor junior designers and run projects with autonomy.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Client relationships

Design leadership

Concept through construction

Education

Degree in lighting design or related field

LC or CLD certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGI32

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

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Boston Full Time Boston, MA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1294

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Founded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York City, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Vienna, VA (Washington, DC); Coral Gables (Miami) and Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Raleigh and Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; New Haven, CT; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; and Toronto. BR+A provides state-of-the-art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, sustainability consulting, lighting design, and building commissioning services.

Borealis Lighting Studio is looking for a Senior Lighting Designer in our Boston, Houston, or Charlotte office who brings a strong design point of view and is ready to lead projects from concept through construction administration. You’ll play a key creative role on project teams, developing strong design ideas, communicating them clearly to architects and clients, and carrying them through each phase of the work.

Our studio works at the intersection of lighting design and engineering, with a focus on human-centric, sustainable design. Our work spans healthcare, laboratory, and specialized environments as well as landscape, exterior, corporate, hospitality, museum, and art installation lighting.

What you bring:

• 8+ years of architectural lighting design experience, including leading project design and delivery
• A strong design sensibility and the ability to carry a concept through all project phases
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• The ability to mentor junior designers while owning your project work
• A degree in lighting design, architecture, interior design, or a related field, supported by a strong portfolio
• Fluency in Revit, AutoCAD, AGI32, Photoshop, and InDesign
• LC or CLD certification required

To apply:
Submit a resume and portfolio showing both final work and your design process, including sketches, iterations, and mockups, and identify your specific role on each project.

BR+A is a place to learn, to grow, to work hard for clients that matter – and to be part of something bigger. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and much more, to all our full-time employees.

BR+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment.

Visit www.brplusa.com for more information about our award-winning projects and our incredible team.