Lighting Designer at K. Jacobs Executive Search Boston, MA

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.

• 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, AGi
  32, and Bluebeam
• Perform lighting calculations, day lighting 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

• 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 AGi
  32 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

• 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