Position Title: ASSOCIATE AV DESIGNER
Salary: $65000 - $75000 / year
Other Forms of Compensation: 5% Bonus
At Waveguide, we build relationships. Whether it’s your relationship with a client, or the relationship of a technology system to its environment, our success and the success of our clients depends on how you apply your expertise to meet the moment’s challenge. For three decades, we have brought long-range, strategic thinking to AV, IT and acoustics design and operations challenges, focusing not just on technology in the built environment, but also on how people, processes and places fit together to reflect the way people actually work, learn and play – no matter where they are in the life cycle of their technology journey. Our consultants are among the most qualified in the industry and have provided award-winning AV, IT and acoustics design services for some of the most well-known corporate, education, government and community clients worldwide, and our highly certified on-site technology hospitality advocates have become integral to the culture of global enterprises, tackling the daily technical and logistical challenges of our clients’ meetings and events so they can focus on what matters most – their business.
We are seeking passionate, creative thinkers who will be tirelessly dedicated to building lasting relationships and finding innovative answers to our clients’ most challenging questions. If that sounds like you, then you’re looking for us, and we’re looking for you.
Job Summary
The Associate AV Designer is a billable production role that contributes to audiovisual project delivery while developing the technical knowledge, design judgment, and documentation skills required for independent practice. The role completes assigned work under the direction of Designers, Senior Designers, and the Lead AV Designer.
The Associate AV Designer owns the quality and timely completion of assigned tasks, participates in project and peer reviews, incorporates feedback, and escalates questions or risks when guidance is needed.
Responsibilities
- Project Delivery
- Complete assigned production tasks within established schedule, effort, and quality expectations.
- Support development and revision of AV drawings, models, schedules, details, and related documentation.
- Track assignments, communicate progress, and promptly raise questions or constraints.
- Technical Execution
- Develop defined portions of AV designs under guidance.
- Incorporate redlines, update device plans, schedules, rack elevations, details, and other assigned documentation.
- Apply established templates, standards, naming conventions, and workflows.
- Research products and technical information as directed.
- Quality Assurance
- Perform self-checks before submitting work.
- Participate in reviews and respond to comments accurately and completely.
- Use feedback to improve technical knowledge, documentation quality, and independence.
- Collaboration
- Coordinate assigned tasks with the project team and request clarification when needed.
- Maintain organized project files and communicate professionally with internal team members.
- Professional Development
- Build foundational knowledge of AV systems, infrastructure, documentation, and project delivery.
- Participate in training, manufacturer education, and relevant certification development.
Role Qualifications
- 1-2 years of related professional experience in building engineering and design (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, audiovisual and low voltage systems or similar) or equivalent in education
- Relevant two-year technical degree (e.g. AS Engineering Technology), or higher
- Experience with both AutoCAD and Revit design software preferred (not required)
- AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification preferred (or commitment to achieve certification within 12 months)
- General understanding of commercial and institutional AV technology applications, building systems, and design/construction processes, including familiarity with audio systems, video display technologies, collaboration solutions, digital signage, AV signal management, integrated control systems, data networking, HVAC, electrical, lighting, building controls, security, and AE design documentation.
- Suitable environment for audio and video calls, 90+% remote work anticipated. Minimal travel required (<10%, mainly for training and occasional staff meetings or project site reviews)
Waveguide Core Competencies
- Communication and Collaboration: Expresses ideas clearly, listens actively, writes concisely, follows written direction, collaborates effectively with colleagues, and contributes to a positive work environment.
- Hospitality: Delivers exceptional experiences to clients and fellow team members.
- Ownership and Flexibility: Takes initiative, works independently, adjusts quickly to changing needs and context, and treats change as an opportunity to improve.
- Time and Priority Management: Manages multiple projects and deliverables, uses time effectively, and shifts priorities as necessary to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Problem-Solving and Quantitative Analysis: Analyzes issues, applies sound judgment, uses relevant mathematical concepts and quantitative information, and develops effective solutions.
- Technology Proficiency: Demonstrates strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, and relevant AI tools.
- Professional and Industry Development: Commits to ongoing professional development, technical training, and continued understanding of project management principles and design and construction processes.
- 1-2 years of related professional experience in building engineering and design (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, audiovisual and low voltage systems or similar) or equivalent in education
- Relevant two-year technical degree (e.g. AS Engineering Technology), or higher
- Experience with both AutoCAD and Revit design software preferred (not required)
- AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification preferred (or commitment to achieve certification within 12 months)
- General understanding of commercial and institutional AV technology applications, building systems, and design/construction processes, including familiarity with audio systems, video display technologies, collaboration solutions, digital signage, AV signal management, integrated control systems, data networking, HVAC, electrical, lighting, building controls, security, and AE design documentation.
- Suitable environment for audio and video calls, 90+% remote work anticipated. Minimal travel required (<10%, mainly for training and occasional staff meetings or project site reviews)
Waveguide Core Competencies
- Communication and Collaboration: Expresses ideas clearly, listens actively, writes concisely, follows written direction, collaborates effectively with colleagues, and contributes to a positive work environment.
- Hospitality: Delivers exceptional experiences to clients and fellow team members.
- Ownership and Flexibility: Takes initiative, works independently, adjusts quickly to changing needs and context, and treats change as an opportunity to improve.
- Time and Priority Management: Manages multiple projects and deliverables, uses time effectively, and shifts priorities as necessary to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Problem-Solving and Quantitative Analysis: Analyzes issues, applies sound judgment, uses relevant mathematical concepts and quantitative information, and develops effective solutions.
- Technology Proficiency: Demonstrates strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam, and relevant AI tools.
- Professional and Industry Development: Commits to ongoing professional development, technical training, and continued understanding of project management principles and design and construction processes.
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Associates at Waveguide are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Waveguide maintains a drugfree workplace.
