Project Designer Audio

Freeman Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Job summary

The Freeman Company is seeking an Audio Project Designer to plan and coordinate audio requirements for produced events. You will serve as the local expert on gear and emerging tech and educate staff across teams on equipment issues, interfacing with branches and warehouse personnel.

This role supports our Audio Visual & Event Technology team and requires in-person, full-time work in office or show-site across listed locations.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in live sound reinforcement with 5+ years on corporate events.
• Ability to communicate install and troubleshoot equipment.
• Advanced understanding of analog/digital audio, acoustics, RF.
• Experience drawing system designs in AutoCad/VectorWorks.

Responsibilities

• Develop sound system designs with clients, sales, operations and PMs within budget.
• Create wiring diagrams and audio plots for shows and brief on-site personnel.
• Schedule and allocate audio personnel to optimize resources and follow policies.
• Evaluate Audio Specialists to maintain Freeman's quality standards.
• Oversee equipment logistics and inter-branch coordination for efficiency.
• Research audio equipment purchases to stay current with industry standards.

Skills

Live sound reinforcement

Event production

Team coordination

Client liaison

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in related field preferred

Tools

AutoCad/VectorWorks

Dante

Yamaha CL/QL/Rivage

Freespeak

IAS Wireless Frequency Coordination

Job description

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Audio Project Designer is responsible for the planning and coordination of audio requirements for produced events. Additionally, the Audio Project Designer is the local expert on current gear and emerging technology. This position is responsible for educating technical staff, sales staff, show-site staff, and branch management on equipment related issues. This position will interface broadly with other branches and warehouse personnel.

This position will support our Audio Visual & Event Technology team. It follows an in-person schedule working full-time in-office and/or show-site based out of any of the following locations:

Locations

• Las Vegas, NV
• San Diego, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Seattle, WA

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works closely with clients, sales staff, operations, and project managers to develop sound system designs and to coordinate pre-production, onsite, and post-production activities in line with event budget.
• Creates wiring diagrams and audio plots for shows based on budgeted designs; ensure on-site personnel have and understand this information.
• Recommends audio personnel during scheduling process to ensure company resources are used effectively and follow company procedures and employee policies.
• Evaluates the competency of Audio Specialists to ensure that Freeman’s quality standards are maintained.
• Reviews operational procedures within the department and makes recommendations for improvements to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Oversees equipment logistics and gear use to ensure that company resources are used effectively, including minimizing cross-rentals and efficiently using interbranch gear.
• Researches and recommends Capital Expenditure Audio purchases for the company to keep abreast with current with industry standards and reduce cross rentals to maximize profitability.
• Develop audio training programs to improve staff competency levels.
• Works on-site as Audio Engineer, A2, or RF Frequency Coordinator on events as assigned.
• Stays current with new and developing industry trends.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience working in live sound reinforcement with a minimum of 5 years focused on corporate events; or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• Ability to engineer instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate how to install and troubleshoot various related equipment.
• Advanced understanding of the fundamentals of analog/digital audio, acoustics, radio and electronics.
• Experience with advanced audio networking.
• Advanced experience with audio and RF measurement systems and optimization.
• Experience drawing system design in AutoCad or VectorWorks.
• Experience designing large-scale sound systems with full-range audio manufacturer equipment.
• Advanced understanding of current market large-scale audio P.A.S (Vertec, VRX, etc.)
• Advanced understanding of Freespeak,
• Advanced understanding of Dante
• Advanced understanding of Yamaha CL / QL Series , Rivage
• Advanced understanding of Reidel Com
• Advanced understanding of Helixnet Com
• Advanced understanding of Soundbase
• Advanced understanding of JBL
• Advanced understanding of IAS Wireless Frequency Coordination Software
• Experience with entertainment rigging, safety and structural stability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Experience delivering formal training programs to diverse groups preferred.
• Strong general business acumen.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid state driver’s license required
• Preferred Certifications: EAW Adaptive Certification
• VTX Certification
• Audinate Certification
• CCNA or equivalent network certification
• L'Acoustics Certification
• SIM Certification
• Digico Certification
• Midas Certification
• Soundvision Certification
• WAVES Certification
• EASE Certification

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Pay Range: $75,000-$85,000 per year, based on experience

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.