Audio Visual Designer

Alecto Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Audio Visual Designer for an office-based role in London. The successful candidate will design and deliver luxury AV and automation systems for high-end residential projects. This position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000, professional training, and career progression opportunities. Ideal for candidates with at least 2 years of experience in AV system design and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Benefits

Professional training and qualifications

Career development into Senior Design or Project Management

Involvement in high-end projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Residential AV system design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with a strong eye for accuracy.
• Confident communicating with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed system designs for home cinema and automation systems.
• Develop AutoCAD drawings to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to translate client visions into designs.
• Specify equipment and ensure designs meet standards.
• Provide technical guidance during design and installation phases.

Skills

Residential AV system design

AutoCAD

Client communication

Project management

Knowledge of Control4

Knowledge of Crestron

Knowledge of Lutron

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Audio Visual Designer – Office-based (London)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression • Permanent, Full-time | Monday to Friday

The Opportunity
The Opportunity text is kept in the overview if it provides necessary context. This role focuses on designing and delivering luxury AV, lighting, and automation systems for the Super Prime Residential sector. From concept to completion, your work will shape the most advanced smart homes in the UK, where innovation meets elegant design.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed system designs and schematics for home cinemas, gaming rooms, lighting and shading control, and full home automation systems.
• Develop AutoCAD drawings, elevations, and general arrangements (GA's) to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with project managers, sales, and installation teams to translate client visions into practical, high-performance AV designs.
• Specify equipment, prepare documentation, and ensure designs meet both aesthetic and technical standards.
• Provide technical guidance during the design, installation, and commissioning stages.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and design trends within residential automation and AV integration.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Residential AV system design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with a strong eye for accuracy and detail.
• Confident communicating with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Passionate about home automation, lighting control, and cinema design.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Control4, Crestron, Lutron, or similar control platforms.

What s On Offer

• £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Office based role with a leading integrator and exceptional working environment
• Professional training and qualifications funded by the company
• Career development into Senior Design or Project Management roles
• Involvement in award-winning, high-end projects that set the standard for luxury AV design

How to Apply

If you 39;re an experienced AV Designer with a passion for innovation, precision, and creativity, this is your chance to join one of the UK's most respected names in residential automation.

You could be a:

• AV Designer
• Audio Visual Designer
• Home Automation
• Smart Home Design
• Residential AV
• Home Cinema Design
• Crestron
• Control4
• Lutron
• AutoCAD
• Lighting Design
• Shading Control
• AV System Design
• CAD Technician
• AV Integrator
• Interior Technology
• Luxury Residential
• High-End AV
• Audio Visual CAD
• Home Technology
• AV Schematics
• AV Drawings
• Residential Technology Designer

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