Project Designer - Audiovisual

SearchLabs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive health benefits

Group retirement savings plan

Employee ownership opportunities

Purchase time off program

Transit support

Company events

Job summary

SearchLabs is seeking an experienced Audiovisual Project Designer to join their Toronto team. This role involves leading AV system designs, collaborating closely with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in AV design, understands industry standards, and can manage project deliverables effectively. The company offers a supportive work environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in audiovisual design, electrical design, or AV integration.
• Experience working on building design or consulting engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of AV systems and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead client discussions to understand audiovisual requirements.
• Manage AV system design through concept development.
• Prepare drawings, details, specifications, and tender packages.
• Coordinate AV equipment integration with architects and engineers.
• Resolve construction and coordination issues.
• Support project documentation and administration tasks.

Skills

Audiovisual design

Electrical design

AV integration

Communication skills

Project management tools

Education

P.Eng., CTS, or CTS D certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Revit

Job description

Project Designer, Audiovisual

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Salary: $80,000 to $120,000 annually

Our client is an established Canadian building systems consulting firm with a strong reputation for delivering complex design projects across the country. Their work supports major public, institutional, commercial, transportation, education, healthcare, and mixed use environments.

They are currently looking for an experienced Audiovisual Project Designer to join their Toronto team.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of AV design but also wants to be involved in client conversations, project coordination, and the full delivery process. The successful candidate will help lead audiovisual system design from early planning through construction documentation and site support.

The role requires someone who can work closely with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, AV integrators, and internal design teams. You will help define user requirements, develop coordinated AV solutions, manage design deliverables, and ensure the final design is practical, coordinated, buildable, and aligned with the project’s scope, schedule, and budget.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead client and user discussions to understand audiovisual requirements and convert them into clear, coordinated design solutions.
• Manage AV system design through concept development, detailed design, tender documentation, and construction support.
• Prepare coordinated drawings, details, specifications, and tender packages.
• Work with architects, interior designers, engineers, and other consultants to properly integrate AV equipment into the building design.
• Coordinate with AV integrators, general contractors, suppliers, and trades to resolve construction and coordination issues.
• Review design requirements against project scope, budget, schedule, and constructability.
• Support project documentation, including site instructions, change notices, and related construction administration items.
• Build productive working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and internal team members.
• Support and mentor junior members of the audiovisual team.

What We Are Looking For

• Five or more years of experience in audiovisual design, electrical design, building systems, AV integration, or a related technical field.
• Experience working on building design, consulting engineering, construction, or AV integration projects.
• Strong understanding of audiovisual systems and industry standards.
• Familiarity with AVIXA standards would be considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, CAD, Revit, and project management tools.
• P.Eng., CTS, or CTS D certification would be considered an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, clients, and technical priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• A practical, detail focused approach to design coordination and problem solving.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently when required.
• A sense of urgency and the ability to keep projects moving while maintaining quality.

This role offers the chance to work with a respected Canadian consulting firm on complex building projects with meaningful technical scope. The company offers a collaborative team environment, strong project exposure, and the opportunity to build depth in a specialized and growing area of building systems design.

The Package Includes

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work hours
• Comprehensive group health benefits
• Health spending account
• Group retirement savings plan
• Employer supported retirement contributions
• Employee ownership or long term incentive participation
• Purchase time off program
• Transit support
• Company events and team activities

Compensation Transparency

The expected compensation range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and overall fit for the position.

Vacancy Status

This posting represents a current vacancy.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions for this role. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by the recruitment team.

Accommodation and Inclusion

Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.