Design Studio Manager

Responsibilities

• 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
• Cookordination with the Conshohocken PA design team to ensure brand consistency and unified execution across both core design locations
• 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
• 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
• Cross-office project assignments and resource sharing between NYC and Conshohocken PA teams
• 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 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

Pay

Starting pay: $140,000 to $190,000 per year

Benefits

• Lutron's employee benefits include 401k match, health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid vacation (amount based on tenure with the company)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement programs

About the Role

Lutron is seeking a dynamic Design Studio Manager to lead the Communications team in our New York City office location.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.