AV Systems Designer

Amplify People; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) or Simple IRA

Paid time off and holidays

CTS-I certification and professional开发

Job summary

Amplify People is seeking an AV Systems Designer to act as the technical backbone for design and engineering of commercial and hospitality projects. You will translate client goals and site conditions into complete, buildable system designs, drawings, and BOMs for field installation, coordinating with sales and leadership.

This remote role includes periodic travel to Charleston, SC, and opportunities to take on project management and procurement responsibilities as the team grows.

Qualifications

• CTS-I certification, or willingness to obtain it (company-paid).
• Ability to translate a project concept into a complete, buildable system design.
• Hands-on system design experience with commercial AV platforms including Crestron and BIAMP.
• Comfortable working remotely as a self-directed contributor while staying closely connected to an on-site team; travel periodically for client and team collaboration.
• Proficiency with system design and drafting tools (Visio, CAD, D-Tools).

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements into complete system designs, drawings, and BOMs ready for installation.
• Design and engineer commercial AV, sound, and room control systems (Crestron, BIAMP, QSC).
• Support hospitality and commercial projects, including room combining systems.
• Collaborate with sales and leadership; join client conversations to translate requirements into a plan.
• Serve as a technical resource for field technicians and help troubleshoot on site.
• Take on project management and procurement responsibilities as time allows.
• Help shape internal design standards and SOPs as the team grows.

Skills

CTS-I certification

Remote work

Mentoring

Tools

Visio

CAD

D-Tools

Job description

Company Overview

We are partnering with a well-established audio-visual integration company serving commercial and hospitality clients across the Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Savannah markets. The team designs and engineers AV, sound, and room control systems for hotels, resorts, and other commercial spaces throughout the coastal Carolinas and Georgia region, working with platforms including Crestron, BIAMP, Symmetrix, and QSC.

The company is investing in its technical team during a genuine growth period, with hospitality demand accelerating across the region and a strong pipeline of commercial AV projects already coming in. This position will be based

Why Join Us?

• Make a Real Impact — As a key technical hire, you'll have direct input into shaping design standards and standard operating procedures, not just execute someone else's playbook.

• A Team That Wants to Learn From You — Leadership is actively looking to grow its own AV expertise and wants someone who genuinely enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge rather than gatekeeping it.

• Close Collaboration with Sales and Leadership — You'll work directly alongside the sales team and company leadership on a regular basis, with a real seat at the table.

• Room to Grow Beyond Design — Beyond system design work, there's room to take on project management and product procurement as time permits.

• A Genuinely Easygoing Culture — Join a small, relaxed, collaborative team where the day-to-day is easygoing rather than high-pressure.

• Remote Flexibility with Real Connection — This is a remote role with periodic travel to the Charleston office and project sites, so you get flexibility without losing the relationship-building this team values.

Job Overview

The AV Systems Designer will be the technical backbone for design and engineering across the team's commercial and hospitality projects. In this role, you'll take project requirements, site conditions, and client goals from initial scope through to a complete, buildable system design, including drawings and bills of materials ready for the field team to install and quote. You'll work closely with the sales team and company leadership, serving as the go-to technical resource for both.

This is a remote position with periodic travel to the Charleston, SC office and active project sites for collaboration, client walkthroughs, and team connection. Beyond system design, you'll have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities such as project management and product procurement, and to help shape the company's design standards and standard operating procedures as the team grows.

The ideal candidate is easygoing and collaborative, comfortable working independently while staying closely connected to the team, and genuinely enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge with others rather than gatekeeping expertise.

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements, site conditions, and client goals into complete system designs, including drawings and bills of materials ready to be quoted and installed
• Design and engineer commercial AV, sound, and room control systems such as Crestron, BIAMP, and QSC
• Support hospitality and commercial projects, including room combining systems and integrated room controls
• Collaborate closely with the sales team and company leadership, joining client conversations as needed to translate technical requirements into a clear plan
• Serve as a technical resource for the field technician team, answering system-level questions and helping troubleshoot in the field
• Take on project management and product or vendor procurement responsibilities as time and opportunity allow
• Help shape internal design standards and standard operating procedures as the team grows

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on system design experience with commercial AV platforms including Crestron and BIAMP
• CTS-I certification, or willingness to obtain it (company-paid)
• Proficiency with system design and drafting tools such as Visio, CAD, or D-Tools
• Ability to translate a project concept into a complete, buildable system design
• Comfortable working remotely as a self-directed contributor while staying closely connected to an on-site team, with willingness to travel periodically for client and team collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Crestron certification or programming experience
• Experience designing systems for hospitality environments such as hotels and resorts
• Genuine interest in mentoring and sharing knowledge with a growing team

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) or Simple IRA
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid CTS-I certification and ongoing professional development
• Bonus on completion of certifications
• Remote work flexibility

Compensation

• Base salary range of $75,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience

Travel

• Less than 20% of the time