AV Designer

Matrix Video Communications Corp.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; 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 an exciting opportunity to design cutting-edge AV systems for various commercial settings, including boardrooms and training rooms. You will leverage your expertise in CAD software and AV technologies to support both pre-sales and post-sales processes, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this family-owned business offers a range of employer-paid benefits, vacation days, and opportunities for growth. Join a team that values connection and innovation in the audio-visual industry!

Benefits

Employer-paid Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation Days

Personal Days

Extra Time Off at Christmas

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Create AV system designs in CAD for various settings.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales with technical expertise.
• Stay updated on emerging AV technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design AV systems for board rooms and conference rooms.
• Collaborate with installation teams to resolve issues.
• Provide detailed drawings and documentation.

Skills

AV Design

Communication Skills

Technical Expertise

Knowledge of AV Technologies

Education

2+ years in AV Design

CTS Certification

Industry-recognized Training

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 AV Integration team. This will be a hybrid position based out of our Markham, ON office.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Create AV system designs in CAD software for various settings including board rooms, conference rooms, training rooms, command centers, and other institutional and commercial systems.
2. Support pre-sales and post-sales opportunities by providing technical expertise.
3. Provide recommendations on AV solutions, highlighting features and risks.
4. Stay updated on emerging AV technologies.
5. Occasionally attend site visits, construction, and project meetings with account managers and clients.
6. Review construction blueprints, drawings, and photos throughout the design process.
7. Collaborate with installation teams and technicians to resolve issues.
8. Provide detailed drawings, wiring schedules, rack layouts, and documentation.

Education And/or Experience

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

Safety

• Bondable with a 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 in the office or onsite.
• Lots of training and development opportunities.
• Employee discount programs.
• And much more!

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