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Director Audio Visual Design Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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AV Systems Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

AV SYSTEMS DESIGN ENGINEER *Employees must live within commutable distance to the city applied for ... Experience conducting onsite commissioning for professional A/V systems. * Experience supporting ...

A-V Services, Inc

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Freelance Audio-Visual Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Our corporation is looking for an individual who possesses a full understanding of all areas of the A/V field including but not limited to: Ability to operate and troubleshoot most AV equipment and ...

A3 Staffing Solutions

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Audio / Visual Deployment Operations Manager - CCMI

Chicago, IL · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Setting up and performing electrical wiring, programming, and basic construction according to ... Audio Visual Technician Requirements: * An associate's or bachelor's degree in audio visual ...

Continua Interiors

Audio Visual Field Engineer 2

Chicago, IL · On-site

$36 - $46.80/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

WHO WE ARE Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions, Continua Interiors ... Independent programming * Commissioning and final testing * Final documentation WHAT YOU'LL BE ...

Continua Interiors

Audio Visual Field Engineer 2

Chicago, IL · On-site

$36 - $46.80/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description: WHO WE ARE Through our offering of furniture, walls, and audio-visual solutions ... Independent programming * Commissioning and final testing * Final documentation WHAT YOU'LL BE ...

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How much do director audio visual design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director audio visual design engineer in Chicago, IL is $94,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,400.00 and $109,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Audio Visual Design Engineer vs Audio Visual Systems Designer?

AspectDirector Audio Visual Design EngineerAudio Visual Systems Designer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, design, or related field; certifications like CTS or CTS-DBachelor's degree in engineering, audiovisual technology, or related field; certifications like CTS
Work EnvironmentOversees large projects, manages teams, collaborates with clients and stakeholdersDesigns AV systems, creates technical drawings, and specifies equipment for projects
Industry UsageUsed in corporate, entertainment, and large-scale event industriesCommonly employed in commercial, corporate, and institutional AV projects

The main difference is that the Director Audio Visual Design Engineer oversees entire AV projects and manages teams, while the Audio Visual Systems Designer focuses on designing and specifying AV systems. The director has broader responsibilities, including project management, whereas the designer concentrates on technical design and system integration.

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Chicago IL Freelance A/V Technician

Blue Danube Productions

Chicago, IL • On-site

$30 - $60/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Description
Freelance A/V Technician - IL
In this role you will be responsible for delivering exceptional audiovisual services to one of our top clients who run their own event spaces on their campuses. You will be asked to utilize your technical knowledge and hospitality skills and always go beyond customer expectations. The preferred candidate would be an all-around A/V tech, with skills in audio, video, and lighting; specializing in one, but competent in all. But high knowledge in a single discipline will be considered.
Qualifications & duties:
  • Audio operation: digital mixers, wireless mics, streaming audio
  • Video operation: switchers, robo cams, laptop presentation software
  • Lighting operation: console programming, moving light operation, fixture setup & strike
  • Ability to operate client's A/V equipment as required by design and function of the event
  • Set & Strike equipment as required by design and function of the event
  • Communicate event objectives to other contractors as needed
  • Ensure proper storage and maintenance of client's A/V equipment
  • Pickup, delivery and return of vendor A/V equipment if necessary
  • Maintain experience and training with client's A/V equipment
  • Assist client with maintenance of systems as needed
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and Apple iWork products
  • Other duties as required

Requirements
Skills & abilities:
  • Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Eye for detail and attention to delivering high quality, error-free deliverables
  • Anticipates event needs and proactively delivers
  • Build solid and reciprocal relationships with client contacts and vendors
  • Foster trust and open/honest communication with the internal team and partners
  • Ability to read & edit audio visual design documents
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects
  • Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative
  • Ability to take direction without follow up

Other:
  • Provide exceptional customer service at all times. Internally and externally.
  • Devote attention to communication and teamwork
  • Complete timesheets, reports and paperwork on time
  • Maintain a positive attitude and composure at all times
  • Work with COO to ensure client partnership continues to grow
  • Attendance at BDP team meetings as needed
  • Adherence to the Blue Danube "Standards and Guidelines" policies
  • As required to support business - flexible and sometimes long work hours. Must be willing to carry a cell phone for 24/7 access and on-call responsibilities

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