Senior AV Integration Architect (Hybrid Travel)

Next Now; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability & life insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

NEXT/NOW in Chicago seeks a senior AV leader to own systems for permanent installations from design to handoff. You’ll set architecture standards, select equipment, and coordinate with creative, software, production, and project teams to deliver integrated experiences.

You’ll lead from discovery through commissioning, ensuring reliability, risk management, and client acceptance. This role requires travel for site surveys and installations and a hybrid work structure in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional AV integration experience.
• Own systems from design through commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of displays, LED, projection, audio, and networking.
• Experience coordinating with architects, contractors, and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Own AV systems from discovery to client turnover.
• Set standards for AV architecture and equipment selection.
• Manage budgets, BOMs, and vendor proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during projects.
• Lead field installation, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

AV integration

System design

Project leadership

Vendor evaluation

Documentation

Client coordination

Travel readiness

Tools

Q-SYS

Crestron

Extron

Dante

BrightSign

Job description

NEXT/NOW in Chicago seeks a senior AV leader to own systems for permanent installations from design to handoff. You’ll set architecture standards, select equipment, and coordinate with creative, software, production, and project teams to deliver integrated experiences.

You’ll lead from discovery through commissioning, ensuring reliability, risk management, and client acceptance. This role requires travel for site surveys and installations and a hybrid work structure in Chicago.