Senior Technical Designer; AV

This role will work closely with all the project teams across the business.

59’s Studio, London with options for hybrid working (our current model is 3-4 day per week in-studio). We are open to discussing the possibility of remote candidates.

Interviews:
Round 1 – Tuesday 24th June.
Round 2 – Wednesday 2nd July.

Recruitment information webinar:
Thursday 12th June, 3.45pm – please scroll down to the Apply Here to find the link to the for the Zoom Webinar

The interview panel will include 59’s Head of Technical Design and the Director of People, they will be joined by colleagues from the Producing and Design teams, across the two rounds of interview.

Our interviews are built as two way conversations to better understand each other’s work and aspirations, and may include a task to better understand the candidate’s process. We operate equal opportunity interviews and typically share the opening interview questions in advance with candidates. Interviews are held in-person at our London Studio in order for candidates to meet some of the team, however they can be arranged online if there are geographical considerations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical AV Designer to join 59’s interdisciplinary design studio and provide comprehensive design for Audio, Video, Lighting and Systems Integration. In this senior role, you will lead technical designs across multidisciplinary projects, ensure technical excellence, manage client project design requirements, and oversee the seamless integration of cutting-edge audiovisual solutions across a broad range of projects including immersive experiences, permanent installations and large scale architectural projects.

We require somebody with a passion for design, technology and innovation coupled with a thirst to provide technical solutions that empower and amplify our creative vision. As a senior technical designer you will become a critical asset for technical consultation across the project portfolio. Using your broad experience you will help guide and develop designs employing industry best practices and system engineering fundamentals to ensure project success.

From concept to delivery you will play a pivotal role in design development and technical direction based on an evolving set of project requirements and studio ambitions.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Technical Leadership & Project Oversight:

• Provide expert technical guidance and design across many, if not the majority, of audio, video, lighting, immersive technology, from concept to execution.
• Delivery of detailed integrated technical designs.
• Lead in depth technical evaluations and feasibility studies, ensuring integrated and cohesive AV, immersive, and theatrical solutions.
• Drive innovation and apply creative problem-solving to overcome complex technical challenges, achieving outstanding outcomes across all systems.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders during design phases.
• Demonstrate experience of translating complex conceptual and scheme designs into clear technical project deliverables
• Ability to support multiple concurrent projects at different stages of design development.

System Design & Documentation:

• Own and standardize comprehensive system design documentation, including:
  • CAD/BIM drawings (floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, system riser diagrams, staging plans, rigging plots, detailed schematics etc).
  • System wiring diagrams, signal flow diagrams, staging configurations, rigging diagrams, and equipment specifications.
  • Detailed Bill of Materials (BOM), performance criteria documentation, acoustic and technical compliance requirements.
  • Ensure high-quality, consistent documentation across all project phases.
• Serve as a primary technical interface with clients, communicating technical solutions clearly and ensuring alignment with client goals and design intent
• Contribute to vendor selection and ongoing relationship management, optimizing outcomes, skillset augmentation and resource efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior technical teams, fostering growth, technical excellence, and collaborative innovation.
• Encourage…