Lead AV Designer

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

Job summary

A leading technology design firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead AV Designer to take ownership of high-end residential and occasional commercial AV system design. The role involves collaborating closely with architects, interior designers, and contractors to ensure systems are beautifully designed and technically robust. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proven experience in high-end AV design. Join the team and contribute to innovative projects that elevate modern living.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-end residential AV design.
• Ability to work with technical teams and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed AV system designs and create design packages.
• Prepare rack elevations, cable schedules, and network topology diagrams.
• Attend design coordination meetings and provide expert technical guidance.
• Assist with fee proposals and scopes of work when required.

Skills

High-end AV system design

Collaboration with architects

Technical guidance

Proficiency in design software

Education

Degree in Audio-Visual Technology or related field

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...