Join Studio Aurora and Ignite Your Career!
Think beyond the ordinary. Dream bigger. Visualize the future of lighting design.
Join Studio Aurora, and you'll be at the core of a team of international experts, all dedicated to sharing their passion and working on projects that redefine spaces for all of us.
Your New Role: What's Involved?
Studio Aurora, based in the vibrant heart of Dubai, is a leading boutique lighting design consultancy. Committed to crafting unique narratives through illumination, Studio Aurora is dedicated to shaping unforgettable experiences for clients around the world.
We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and imaginative Project Manager to join our dynamic team.
As a Project Manager at Studio Aurora, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of our company. This dual-role position combines electrical engineering expertise with project management responsibilities.
This role bridges the creative, operational and technical sides of the studio—coordinating internal teams, client expectations, and external consultants while upholding the quality and vision of our design work.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Management
- Lead and manage the technical delivery of multiple lighting projects, from schematic design through construction administration.
- Coordinate closely with architects, interior designers, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
- Facilitate communication between lighting designers and external teams (architects, engineers, manufacturers).
- Ensure design intent is maintained throughout documentation, procurement, and construction.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to avoid project delays or issues.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, scopes, and resource plans.
- Monitor hours and project milestones to ensure profitability and efficiency.
- Allocate resources efficiently and adjust project schedules as needed.
2. Document Control Responsibilities
- Develop and implement document control processes to ensure all project-related documents are accurately tracked, filed, and archived.
- Ensure that all documents and records comply with company standards, client requirements, and legal regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date records for all design modifications and approvals throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support design and project teams by ensuring smooth access to the latest versions of project documentation.
- Manage the distribution of project documents, ensuring stakeholders receive the correct and updated files in a timely manner.
- Prepare and distribute regular project progress reports to internal teams and clients, including any document-based updates.
3. Construction Administration
- Track RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings; conduct site inspections.
- Track changes and manage project documentation throughout construction.
4. Quality Control & Communication
- Ensure clear documentation, accurate specifications, and timely communication between all project stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership in project meetings and represent the studio professionally with clients and external teams.
- Mentor junior staff and support knowledge-sharing on electrical systems and project delivery.
- Support a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
5. Engineering & Technical Oversight
- Collaborate with lighting designers to integrate electrical and control systems into design concepts.
- Provide engineering input on fixture loads, circuiting, emergency lighting, power distribution, and control systems.
- Review and produce technical documentation including single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and wiring schematics.
- Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, standards, and best practices.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Bachelor’s Degree Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or a related field with equivalent experience.
- 2+ years in related position, ideally in a design or architectural environment.
- Experience with lighting, interior, or architectural design workflows is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in both English and Arabic is highly desirable
- Comfortable working in a small team under minimal supervision and willingness to pitch-in and help others.
- Effective time, space and task management.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in project documents and deliverables.
- Understanding of power distribution, lighting control systems (e.g. DALI, DMX, 0-10V), and energy codes, is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details for creative teams and clients.
What if you could have a vibrant work-life balance? What if your individual needs were recognized and rewarded?
At Studio Aurora, we can!
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Exposure to a diverse range of projects and industries.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Potential for career advancement within Studio Aurora.
Studio Aurora understands that work is only part of our lives, and making time for other aspects is important. So, whether you need to work from home, or have flexible start and finish times, let us know as part of your application.
Apply now and Illuminate Your Future with Studio Aurora!
At Studio Aurora, we foster a friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximizes the contributions individuals bring to our team.
Please note, applicants are required to provide both a CV and Portfolio to be considered for the role.
