Audio Visual Technician

Design and Production Incorporated; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Design and Production Inc. seeks a Lead AV Technician to design and install immersive audio-visual experiences for museums nationwide. You will lead a crew, translate blueprints into real-world displays, and ensure installations meet high standards from shop to site.

Role requires hands-on fabrication, on-site leadership, and the ability to manage time, documentation, and As-Built records. OSHA, CTS certifications preferred, with travel across the country.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with teammates and clients.
• Experience coordinating projects and reading construction drawings.
• Entry-level CAD or Visio is a plus.
• Familiarity with AV/IT/electrical/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on fabrication and installation of complex AV systems.
• Lead crew through shop builds and on-site installs nationwide.
• Mount monitors, projectors, speakers and related gear.
• Troubleshoot AV/IT/electrical/mechanical systems.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Programming (Java, Python, C+)

Shop fabrication

Mentoring junior techs

Education

CTS/CTS-I/CTS-D

OSHA

QSC Qsys

Tools

Medialon

AMX

Extron

Crestron

Brightsign

Pandora’s Box

QSC

Cisco

Juniper

ZeeVee

PLC/ Ladder Logic

CAD/Visio

Job description

Design and Production Inc. is a renowned builder of museum experiences, offering a comprehensive range of specialty services for museums and high-profile institutions. With 75 years of experience in the local community, D&P is now part of the global museum business of Chargeurs, a public company based in Paris, France. The Company’s expertise lies in prefabrication consulting, project management, exhibit engineering, detailing, prototyping, installation, media, and lighting systems. Projects are custom, large scale, complex, multi-year experiences.

Learn more at www.d-and-p.com

Do you dream in sound waves and LED displays? Love the idea of turning museums into immersive worlds of light, sound, and storytelling? Design and Production Inc. is on the hunt for a Lead AV Technician to join our award-winning team and bring unforgettable exhibits to life!

This isn't your average AV gig — you'll lead a crew of tech wizards to design and install custom audio-visual experiences that amaze, educate, and inspire. From shop floor to museum floors across the country, your work will be seen (and heard!) by thousands.

Key Responsibilities

• Rolling up your sleeves for hands-on fabrication and installation of complex AV systems.
• Leading your crew through shop builds and on-site installs — from Lorton, VA to museum destinations nationwide.
• Mounting monitors, projectors, speakers — all the tech magic that makes exhibits sing.
• Troubleshooting like a champ across AV/IT/electrical/mechanical systems.
• Translating blueprints and schematics into jaw-dropping real-world displays.
• Keeping the team on track, gear in check, and deadlines on point.
• Guiding and mentoring junior techs.
• Ability to maintain records and drawings for As-Built Documentation.
• Self-manage time and deadlines.

Your Profile

• Strong communication chops (you’ll talk tech with both teammates and clients).
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, basic IT, and PC hardware.
• Experience with project coordination and working from construction drawings.
• Comfort working at heights (up to 35 ft), lifting up to 75 lbs, and staying OSHA-smart.
• A knack for keeping documentation and as-builts tidy and accurate.
• Entry-level know-how of CAD or Visio is a big plus.
• Certifications: CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D, OSHA, QSC Qsys
• Experience with Medialon, AMX, Extron, Crestron, Brightsign, or Pandora’s Box
• Programming skills in Java, Python, or C+
• Familiarity with QSC, Cisco, Juniper, ZeeVee, PLCs, and Ladder Logic

Design and Production Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected class status. D&P is an E-Verify Employer.