AV Design Engineer — Live Events & Installations

Autograph Sound; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Sound is seeking an Audio Visual Design Engineer to design robust AV systems for theatre, live events and broadcast. You will translate client briefs into detailed designs, specifications, BOMs and documentation, coordinating with sales, project and technical teams throughout the lifecycle.

Role requires strong knowledge of AV technologies, CAD/drawing tools, and the ability to read technical drawings and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing professional AV and/or audio systems.
• Producing system schematics, drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed AV system designs, schematics and rack layouts.
• Specify audio/video/control equipment per project and budget.
• Develop and maintain diagrams, cable schedules and submittals.
• Perform design calculations (coverage, display sizing, bandwidth, power).
• Ensure designs meet standards and safety requirements.
• Support sales with technical designs and costings.
• Liaise with clients, architects and project teams on designs.
• Attend site surveys and design meetings, translate requirements.
• Contribute to commissioning docs and handover.
• Lead projects when required.

Skills

AV system design

Schematic drawings

Bills of materials

Technical documentation

AV-over-IP

Education

AVIXA CTS/CTS-D

Dante certification

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Autograph Sound is seeking an Audio Visual Design Engineer to design robust AV systems for theatre, live events and broadcast. You will translate client briefs into detailed designs, specifications, BOMs and documentation, coordinating with sales, project and technical teams throughout the lifecycle.

Role requires strong knowledge of AV technologies, CAD/drawing tools, and the ability to read technical drawings and ensure compliance with standards.