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The AV Designer is responsible for independently producing high-quality audiovisual system designs and documentation across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role owns assigned design scope, makes routine technical decisions, coordinates with project teams, and delivers clear, coordinated, and biddable documentation.

The AV Designer participates in technical and peer reviews, incorporates feedback, and escalates risks or decisions that exceed the role's authority or experience.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery
  • Independently execute assigned AV project scope within established schedule, effort, and quality expectations.
  • Coordinate assigned work with project leadership, other designers, BIM personnel, and external disciplines.
  • Track open items, communicate status, and escalate constraints or risks promptly.
• Technical Execution
  • Develop audiovisual drawings, models, schedules, details, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation.
  • Design audio, video, control, collaboration, conferencing, digital signage, projection, and related systems appropriate to assigned scope.
  • Apply Waveguide standards, project criteria, and established design practices.
  • Research products and technical requirements when needed.
• Quality Assurance
  • Perform self-review before submitting work for formal review.
  • Participate in peer reviews and may review defined portions of work when assigned.
  • Resolve review comments completely and incorporate lessons learned into future work.
• Collaboration
  • Coordinate with Project Consultants, AV team members, IT designers, BIM personnel, architects, engineers, contractors, and clients.
  • Communicate technical assumptions, coordination needs, and unresolved issues clearly.
• Professional Development
  • Build expertise through project experience, training, certifications, and manufacturer education.
  • Contribute useful knowledge, details, and lessons learned to the team.

• 3-4 years of related professional experience in building engineering and design (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, audiovisual and low voltage systems or similar)
• Relevant two-year technical degree (e.g. AS Engineering Technology), or higher
• Experience with both AutoCAD and Revit design software required
• AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS-D) certification preferred (not required)
• General understanding of commercial and institutional AV technology applications, building systems, and design/construction processes, including familiarity with audio systems, video display technologies, collaboration solutions, digital signage, AV signal management, integrated control systems, data networking, HVAC, electrical, lighting, building controls, security, and AE design documentation.
• Suitable environment for audio and video calls, 90+% remote work anticipated.  Minimal travel required (<10%, mainly for training and occasional staff meetings or project site reviews)

Waveguide Core Competencies

• Communication and Collaboration: Expresses ideas clearly, listens actively, writes concisely, follows written direction, collaborates effectively with colleagues, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Hospitality: Delivers exceptional experiences to clients and fellow team members.
• Ownership and Flexibility: Takes initiative, works independently, adjusts quickly to changing needs and context, and treats change as an opportunity to improve.
• Time and Priority Management: Manages multiple projects and deliverables, uses time effectively, and shifts priorities as necessary to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Problem-Solving and Quantitative Analysis: Analyzes issues, applies sound judgment, uses relevant mathematical concepts and quantitative information, and develops effective solutions.
• Technology Proficiency: Demonstrates strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, and relevant AI tools.
• Professional and Industry Development: Commits to ongoing professional development, technical training, and continued understanding of project management principles and design and construction processes.