Lead AV Designer

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

Job summary

A leading technology design firm in Maidstone, UK, is seeking an experienced Lead AV Designer. The role involves owning the design of high-end residential AV systems, ensuring they are beautifully integrated into the environment. Collaboration with architects and technical teams is key to this position. Ideal candidates will have strong design skills, experience in residential AV, and the ability to create detailed technical documentation. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative home technology projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as an AV designer with a focus on residential projects.
• Ability to create detailed design packages and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-end residential AV systems from concept to completion.
• Work closely with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration.
• Prepare detailed design documentation and support the design team.

Skills

AV system design

Technical guidance

Project coordination

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...