[Hiring] Associate AV Designer @Compass Group

Role Description

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.

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
  • 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).

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)