Lead AV Designer

Careers in Design; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for an experienced Lead AV Designer to take ownership of high-end residential AV system design. The role involves collaborating with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of AV systems into buildings. Key responsibilities include producing detailed designs, attending coordination meetings, and providing technical guidance. This position is critical for enhancing modern living through technology, ensuring designs are both beautifully laid out and technically robust.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end residential AV system design.
• Ability to work collaboratively with architects and design teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed AV system designs aligning with RIBA stages.
• Attend design coordination meetings and provide technical guidance.
• Create technical brochures and visual presentation materials.

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...