Technical Designer (AV & Lighting Systems)

Painting With Light; Winterslag; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package and benefits

PWL Academy training and development

Job summary

Painting with Light is seeking a Technical Designer to bridge creative vision and technical execution for AV, lighting, and multimedia installations. You will develop system architectures, create installation drawings, and prepare BOQs while coordinating with designers, managers and suppliers.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with show control platforms and BIM workflows, plus proficiency in Vectorworks/AutoCAD and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Translate design intent into technically feasible solutions.
• Develop system architectures for AV, lighting and multimedia installations.
• Create technical drawings, schematics, layouts and installation documentation.
• Prepare equipment schedules, technical specifications and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Support project budgeting and evaluate technical solutions based on performance, feasibility and cost.
• Coordinate with designers, project managers, suppliers and installation partners.
• Assist in technical procurement and product selection.
• Verify designs against technical, operational and budget requirements.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts into technically feasible, buildable solutions.
• Develop system architectures for lighting, audiovisual and multimedia installations.
• Create technical drawings, schematics, layouts and installation documentation.
• Prepare equipment schedules, technical specifications and BOQs.
• Support project budgeting and evaluate technical solutions based on performance, feasibility and cost.

Skills

Lighting systems

AV systems

Show control platforms

Technical documentation

System architectures

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Revit BIM

Project collaboration

Budget awareness

Tools

Beckhoff

Pharos Controls

MA Lighting

TouchDesigner

Isaac

DMX

Art-Net

sACN

OSC

DANTE

TCP/IP

AutoCAD

Job description

Technical Designer (AV & Lighting Systems)

Turn creative ideas into technical reality. At Painting with Light, we create immersive lighting, audiovisual and multimedia experiences that captivate audiences around the world. From theme parks and museums to immersive attractions, hospitality destinations, cultural venues and live entertainment projects, we combine creativity, technology and storytelling to deliver award‑winning experiences. We don't just imagine extraordinary experiences, we engineer them. We're looking for a Technical Designer with a passion for lighting, multimedia and technology who can transform creative concepts into technically robust, buildable and budget-conscious solutions.

A background in entertainment technology, audiovisual integration, lighting systems or immersive experiences is considered a strong advantage.

Your Role

As a Technical Designer, you bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution. Working closely with lighting designers, project managers, programmers, suppliers and clients, you will develop technical solutions, system architectures and project documentation that enable our concepts to be successfully delivered. You play a key role in translating design intent into technically feasible, reliable and cost‑effective systems while supporting the successful delivery of projects from concept through implementation.

What You'll Do

• Translate creative concepts and design intent into technically feasible and executable solutions.

• Develop system architectures for lighting, audiovisual and multimedia installations.

• Create technical drawings, schematics, layouts and installation documentation.

• Prepare equipment schedules, technical specifications and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).

• Support project budgeting and evaluate technical solutions based on performance, feasibility and cost.

• Coordinate with designers, project managers, suppliers and installation partners.

• Assist in technical procurement and product selection.

• Verify designs against technical, operational and budget requirements.

• Support installation, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Personal Skills

• Strong technical and analytical mindset.

• Passion for technology, innovation and experience‑driven projects.

• Solution‑oriented and detail‑focused approach.

• Strong ownership and sense of responsibility.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

• Curious, proactive and eager to continuously learn.

• Hands‑on mentality and willingness to solve challenges proactively.

• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic project environment.

• Willingness to travel occasionally when projects require it.

Technical Skills

AV, Lighting & Multimedia Systems

• Strong understanding of professional lighting, audio, video and multimedia systems.

• Knowledge of audiovisual infrastructures, signal distribution and equipment integration.

• Experience with media servers, projection systems, audio systems and immersive technologies.

• Ability to evaluate technical solutions based on performance, reliability, maintainability and budget requirements.

• Experience supporting testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of complex installations.

Show Control & System Integration

• Understanding of show control principles and the integration of lighting, audio, video, special effects and interactive systems.

• Familiarity with industry‑standard show control platforms such as Beckhoff, Pharos Controls, MA Lighting, TouchDesigner and Isaac.

• Knowledge of automation, synchronization and event‑based control systems.

• Understanding of communication protocols such as DMX, Art‑Net, sACN, OSC, MIDI, DANTE and TCP/IP.

• Experience with network architectures and infrastructures for AV, lighting and show control systems.

• Ability to develop and document system architectures, signal flows and control topologies.

• Experience integrating multiple technologies into reliable, maintainable and scalable systems.

Technical Design & Engineering

• Proficiency in Vectorworks, ConnectCAD and AutoCAD.

• Experience creating technical drawings, schematics, installation plans and system diagrams.

• Ability to translate creative concepts into technically feasible, buildable and budget‑conscious solutions.

• Experience developing equipment schedules, BOQs, technical specifications and implementation packages.

• Ability to estimate project costs and support budget development during design and engineering phases.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.

BIM & Coordination

• Familiarity with Revit and BIM workflows.

• Experience coordinating technical designs within multidisciplinary project teams.

Productivity & Innovation

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.

• Interest in AI‑powered tools for technical design, research and workflow optimisation.

• Curiosity to explore emerging technologies and innovative engineering approaches.

Nice to Have

• Experience in themed entertainment, museums, immersive attractions or live entertainment projects.

• Experience with media servers, video systems or projection technologies.

• Experience with commissioning, testing and troubleshooting complex installations.

• Background in Industrial Engineering, Electronics‑ICT or equivalent through experience.

• Knowledge of automation, programming or control systems.

Why Join Painting with Light?

• Work on world‑class projects across entertainment, hospitality, culture and immersive experiences.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of creatives, designers and technical specialists.

• Help bring ambitious concepts to life through innovative technology.

• Learn continuously through challenging projects, training opportunities and the PWL Academy.

• Work from our inspiring headquarters at C‑mine in Genk

• Enjoy an open, creative and collaborative company culture.

• Receive a competitive salary package with attractive benefits.

Everyone is welcome!

We believe the best ideas come from bringing together people with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
If you share our passion for technology, creativity and immersive experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Talent, enthusiasm and team spirit matter more to us than background alone.