AV CAD Designer

The AV CAD Designer is responsible for supporting company goals by producing accurate architectural and technical drawings that support sales, engineering, and operations. This role works cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver high-quality documentation for proposals, system design, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, drawings, models, and technical documents using AutoCAD
• Revise architectural and technical drawings based on engineering markups
• Ensure all drawings meet internal QA/QC standards prior to release
• Participate in design review meetings to ensure constructability and coordination with other trades
• Apply industry best practices for AV design including sightlines, display sizing, and speaker coverage
• Assist in developing standardized room templates and scalable AV design packages
• Interpret AV construction documents and scopes of work
• Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting workflows and efficiencies
• Collaborate with project managers, production teams, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet requirements
• Support the sales process by creating drawings for proposals and submittals
• Provide documentation for installed systems and internal use
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry standards
• Develop detailed AV system drawings including signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, and device interconnects a plus!

Accountability

This role reports to the VP of Operations and works closely with internal teams including sales, operations, and project management to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience using AutoCAD (Autodesk)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2010 or newer
• Strong understanding of drafting fundamentals including scales, layouts, layers, x-references, annotations, and viewports
• Ability to produce complete AV drawing packages (plans, elevations, details, system diagrams)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of AV industry experience
• Familiarity with AV design standards (e.g., sightlines, display sizing, speaker coverage)
• Experience improving CAD standards and documentation workflows
• Revit experience (a plus)
• Experience with Bluebeam for markups and coordination
• Industry certifications such as CTS or CTS-D
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional development