AV Designer

Matrix Video Communications; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced AV Designer to join their dynamic AV Integration team. This hybrid role offers the chance to create cutting-edge AV system designs for diverse environments, from boardrooms to command centers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AV technologies and CAD software, and will play a key role in supporting both pre-sales and post-sales efforts. Join a family-owned business that values work-life balance, offers employer-paid benefits, and fosters a culture of continuous learning and employee connection. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company with a rich history in the audio-visual industry.

Benefits

Employer paid benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and personal days

Training and development opportunities

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AV design experience in the commercial AV industry.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and knowledgeable in AV technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create AV system designs for various institutional and commercial spaces.
• Provide technical expertise for pre-sales and post-sales opportunities.

Skills

AV design

Communication skills

Technical expertise

Problem-solving

Education

2 years as AV designer

CTS certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Crestron

Qsys

Extron

Job description

Communications has changed vastly in recent years, now relying more on technology. Videoconferencing systems, digital signage solutions, video walls, streaming, split-meeting room configurations are just a few of our services, which can be a little daunting for businesses to figure out what it is exactly they need and want. That is where Matrix comes in.

Job Summary:

We're accepting applications for an experienced AV Designer to join our amazing AV Integration team. This will be a hybrid position and will be based out of our Markham, ON office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create AV system designs in CAD software for board rooms, conference rooms, training rooms, command centers, council halls and other institutional and commercial systems.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales opportunities by providing technical expertise.
• Provide recommendations on AV solutions, highlight features and risks.
• Must stay up-to-date on emerging AV technologies.
• Occasionally attend site visits, construction and/or project meetings with account managers and clients.
• Review construction blueprints, drawings and photos through design process.
• Work with installation team and technicians to solve issues.
• Provide drawings, wiring schedules, rack layout, documentation.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years as an AV designer within the commercial AV industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
• Knowledge of audio, video, and control systems as well as architectural and cabling requirements.
• Knowledgeable with Crestron, Qsys, Extron is preferred.
• CTS certification is a plus (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as professional appearance.
• Industry recognized training: Crestron, Biamp, Extron, QSC, Dante.

Safety:

• Bondable, clean driving record.

Why work here?

• Join our team and work for a well established family owned business!
• Employer paid benefits including Dental, Vision, Health (including paramedical services such as massages, chiropractic, acupuncture, etc.), Critical Illness, LTD, Life and AD&D!
• An Employee Assistance Program to support work/life balance!
• Vacation days, personal days and extra time off at Christmas!
• Fun days to keep all our employees connected whether they are in office or onsite!
• Lots of training and development opportunities!
• Employee discount programs!
• And much much more!

Matrix has been in the audio-visual industry since 1994 and has 120 employees located in 11 cities across Canada including Victoria, Burnaby, Comox, Kelowna, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Windsor, Markham, Montreal and Ottawa with our headquarters in Calgary. Some of those employees have been a part of Matrix since the beginning, and many have joined along the way as we continue to grow and expand. Apply now to join our amazing team!