Lead AV Designer

Careers in Design; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead AV Designer to take ownership of high-end residential AV system designs. You will collaborate with architects and internal teams to create robust, integrated solutions. Key responsibilities include producing detailed design packages, attending coordination meetings, and producing supporting documents. Ideal candidates should have extensive AV design experience and strong technical skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AV system design for residential projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV systems and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed AV system designs aligned with RIBA stages.
• Attend design coordination meetings and provide technical guidance.
• Create supporting collateral like technical brochures and drawings.

Skills

AV system design

Collaboration with architects

Technical expertise

Project management

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a leader in designing and delivering fully integrated home technology systems. Their experienced design team shares a real passion for how technology can elevate modern living-spanning smart home automation, lighting control, audio-visual systems, data networks, and security. With a strong pipeline of projects already secured for 2026, they are looking to welcome an experienced Lead AV Designer to the team.

Lead AV Role
As Lead AV Design Engineer, youll take ownership of high-end residential (and occasional commercial) AV system design from concept through to completion. Youll work closely with architects, interior designers, contractors, and internal technical teams to ensure every system is beautifully designed, technically robust, and seamlessly integrated into the built environment.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Produce detailed AV system designs and create design packages aligned with RIBA stages
• Prepare rack elevations, cable schedules, mounting details and network topology diagrams
• Attend and contribute to design coordination meetings, providing expert technical guidance
• Assist with fee proposals, scopes of work, and design rationale when required
• Produce supporting collateral such as technical brochures, system summaries and visual presentation material
• Support the creation of as-built drawings and O&M m...