Lead AV Designer

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

Job summary

A leading design firm in Guildford is seeking an experienced Lead AV Designer. In this role, you will own the design of high-end residential AV systems, ensuring seamless integration with architectural elements. Your responsibilities include producing detailed designs, attending coordination meetings, and collaborating with clients and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AV system design and a passion for technology that enhances modern living. This position offers exciting projects and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end residential AV system design and integration.
• Proficient in creating detailed AV system documents and technical drawings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AV system design

Collaboration with architects

Technical drawing production

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...