Lead AV Designer

Careers in Design; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home technology firm in Telford is seeking an experienced Lead AV Designer to join their team. You will take ownership of high-end residential AV system designs, collaborating with architects, interior designers, and technical teams to ensure a seamless integration of technology into modern living spaces. This role involves producing detailed designs, attending meetings to provide expert guidance, and creating technical documentation. A passion for technology and strong design skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-end residential AV system design.
• Ability to work closely with architects and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed AV system designs and create design packages.
• Prepare rack elevations and cable schedules.
• Attend design coordination meetings and provide technical guidance.
• Assist with fee proposals and scopes of work.
• Produce supporting collateral such as technical brochures.

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...