AV Designer 2

Design Studio team in our Chicago office is seeking an AV Designer with 2-5 years of experience. This role will design and document integrated audiovisual systems for the built environment while collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, vendors, and contractors. The AV Designer will contribute throughout the project lifecycle and help our engineering team deliver coordinated, high-quality projects.

Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your skills along with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular social events. At dbHMS, you will find everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. Most duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote-only work policies. The remainder of the duties will be performed in a combination of office environment and construction/field environment which will involve trips to projects sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and frequently is required to walk. The work typically requires the use hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and perform work in the field. The typical week consists of five, eight-hour shifts.

dbHMS offers a competitive benefits package that includes*:

• 401(k)
• Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision and Life
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Trade Organization dues Re-Imbursement

*Waiting period may apply.

Position Overview

Our AV Designers execute the planning, design, coordination, and documentation of integrated audiovisual systems for a variety of exciting projects. At dbHMS, our Designers work under the direction of Senior Engineers, gaining knowledge, experience and expertise in all phases of the design process. The tasks associated with this position include developing system concepts, drawings, specifications, equipment selections, and supporting calculations while coordinating AV requirements with architectural and engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of relevant AV experience, a strong technical foundation, careful attention to detail, and the communication skills needed to work effectively with clients, consultants, vendors, and project teams.

Essential Job Functions

• Design integrated audiovisual systems, including presentation, collaboration, conferencing, sound reinforcement, digital signage, control, audio and video distribution, and related infrastructure.
• Research and evaluate AV products, manufacturers, and system approaches with the project lead to develop solutions that meet client requirements, project constraints, applicable standards, and budget objectives.
• Collaborate with Clients, Architects, Engineers, Vendors, and Contractors to define AV requirements, evaluate design options, coordinate infrastructure, and resolve technical issues throughout the project.
• Develop AV contract documents, including plans, reflected ceiling plans, details, equipment schedules, signal flow diagrams, and technical specifications to meet project deliverables.
• Coordinate AV equipment, pathways, power, data, structural support, acoustical considerations, and equipment locations with architecture, internal and external engineering disciplines.
• Produce AV designs and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.

Requirements

• Basic engineering or construction background (preferred)
• Two to five years of experience designing or supporting professional audiovisual systems.
• Operate computer software such as Microsoft Office programs to perform AV design or calculations.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant AV design experience will also be considered. CTS or CTS-D certification is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Display Technologies, Sound Reinforcement, Collaboration and Control Systems, AV-over-IP (plus), Equipment Rack Design, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ability to work with clients to make informed AV design decisions and recommendations.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to multi-task by working on multiple overlapping projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to maintain professional, polite and prompt communication.
• Motivated self-starter and fast learner committed to learning on the job and personal self development.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000 per hour