Senior AV Designer & Consultant

Hewshott; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Hewshott is a leading global acoustics, AV, and theatre consultancy. This is a full-time remote Senior AV Designer & Consultant role, based near Philadelphia with a requirement to be within a 2-hour radius.

You will lead client meetings, perform needs analysis, design and document AV systems, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across educational, corporate, and entertainment sectors. The position requires 5+ years of relevant experience, AutoCAD/Revit proficiency, and CTS; CTS-D is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, AV, IT or related field with 5+ years of professional experience.
• AVIXA CTS minimum required, CTS-D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and document commercial AV systems for educational/professional venues and corporate settings.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants and Owner's teams; manage deliverables and schedules.
• Perform needs analysis, document project brief/scope, and prepare equipment schedules and BOMs.
• Conduct site surveys, client meetings, and vendor coordination; travel as needed.
• Produce clear reports, specifications and presentations; work ~40 hours/week.

Skills

Client facing

Needs analysis

Design documentation

Team coordination

Written/verbal communication

Site visits

Project lead support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/AV/IT or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

EASE modelling

M365

Job description

Company Description

Hewshott is the industry's leading global, independent acoustics, AV, and theatre consultancy practice, offering organisations insights into enhancing operational efficiencies and human experiences. Immersing ourselves in each project, we advise, strategise, design, and deliver solutions free from conflicts of interest. Our mission is to add value and make a difference by providing customised solutions fit for each client's purpose. We deliver exceptional work to our clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Senior Audio Visual (AV) Designer & Consultant at Hewshott located in Philadelphia, PA surrounding area. You must be located within 2 hours of Philadelphia (NYC to DC).

In this role, you will:

• Client-facing skills, management, lead meetings
• Perform needs analysis and document project brief/scope
• Design and document commercial AV systems (educational/professional theatre, sports, corporate/UC, hospitality/landscape)
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., architects, engineers, consultants, Owner's teams) and managing project deliverables and schedules
• Project coordination experience, working with multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports, specifications, and presentations.
• Prepare equipment schedules, bill of materials
• Provide descriptions of systems w/ cost estimate ranges
• Participate in Teams/Zoom meetings (internal and client-facing)
• Perform site visits to survey existing venues and systems, attend client meetings in-person, review construction progress, meet with vendors and integrators
• Work independently and take direction from project lead and/or Principal/Partner
• Work an average of 40-hours per week
• Commitment to ethical, independent advice with no supplier bias, aligned with Hewshott’s values and mission.

Prior experience in consultancy or systems integration and client facing role(s) is highly beneficial.

At this time, we do not offer:

Health/dental/vision insurance coverage

We offer:

Remote work, flexible hours, unlimited paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, 401(k), relaxed work environment, professional development, industry organisation memberships, and certifications.

Candidates should be familiar with various commercial and professional AV system types and control systems. Bachelor's degree (engineering, AV, IT, or related field) and 5+ years of equivalent professional experience. AVIXA CTS minimum required, CTS-D preferred. A valid driver's licence and ability to travel. Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit (or similar BIM programs), EASE modelling software (or similar programs), and M365. Must be eager to learn and enthusiastic about delivering excellence, collaborating, AV, performing arts, theatres, technology, and how things work.