Senior Level Chief Lighting Technician Jobs
Senior level chief lighting technician jobs place experienced professionals in charge of lighting design decisions, crew leadership, and the technical execution that makes productions succeed. Openings are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like 4P Consulting, AECOM, and Rivian hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsFounded 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.
Salary range: $110,000 -$145,000
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.
Salary range: $110,000 -$145,000
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Senior Level Chief Lighting Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level chief lighting technician job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned the lighting department on major productions, not just contributed to one. A strong portfolio of complex, high-budget projects is essential, as is demonstrated experience mentoring junior crew and coordinating with directors of photography and production designers. Candidates who can show they've solved difficult technical problems under live production pressure consistently stand out.
Which companies hire senior level chief lighting technicians?
Companies hiring senior level chief lighting technicians right now include 4P Consulting, AECOM, and Rivian, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from major studios, large production houses, touring entertainment companies, and established broadcast networks with ongoing production slates.
What makes a chief lighting technician role senior level?
Senior level roles carry full departmental ownership, meaning you're responsible for budgets, crew scheduling, equipment selection, and final lighting quality, not just executing a plan someone else set. These positions also expect you to mentor gaffers and board operators, interface directly with directors and cinematographers, and make real-time technical decisions that affect the entire production.
Which industries hire the most senior level chief lighting technicians?
Senior Level chief lighting technician roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run high-volume, technically demanding productions that require experienced professionals who can lead a lighting department independently from day one.