Design Studio Manager

Design Studio Manager

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.

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

Brand Consistency & Cross-Office Collaboration

Team Development & Stakeholder Management

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 the categories of 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.