Senior AV Designer & Consultant

Hewshott is the industry's leading global, independent acoustics, AV, and theatre consultancy practice, offering organisations insights into enhancing operational efficiencies and human experiences. Immersing ourselves in each project, we advise, strategise, design, and deliver solutions free from conflicts of interest. Our mission is to add value and make a difference by providing customised solutions fit for each client's purpose. We deliver exceptional work to our clients.

This is a full-time remote role for a Senior Audio Visual (AV) Designer & Consultant at Hewshott located in Philadelphia, PA surrounding area. You must be located within 2 hours of Philadelphia (NYC to DC).

In this role, you will:

• Client-facing skills, management, lead meetings
• Perform needs analysis and document project brief/scope
• Design and document commercial AV systems (educational/professional theatre, sports, corporate/UC, hospitality/landscape)
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., architects, engineers, consultants, Owner's teams) and managing project deliverables and schedules
• Project coordination experience, working with multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports, specifications, and presentations.
• Prepare equipment schedules, bill of materials
• Provide descriptions of systems w/ cost estimate ranges
• Participate in Teams/Zoom meetings (internal and client-facing)
• Perform site visits to survey existing venues and systems, attend client meetings in-person, review construction progress, meet with vendors and integrators
• Work independently and take direction from project lead and/or Principal/Partner
• Work an average of 40-hours per week
• Commitment to ethical, independent advice with no supplier bias, aligned with Hewshott’s values and mission.

Prior experience in consultancy or systems integration and client facing role(s) is highly beneficial.

Health/dental/vision insurance coverage

Remote work, flexible hours, unlimited paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, 401(k), relaxed work environment, professional development, industry organisation memberships, and certifications.

Candidates should be familiar with various commercial and professional AV system types and control systems. Bachelor's degree (engineering, AV, IT, or related field) and 5+ years of equivalent professional experience. AVIXA CTS minimum required, CTS-D preferred. A valid driver's licence and ability to travel. Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit (or similar BIM programs), EASE modelling software (or similar programs), and M365. Must be eager to learn and enthusiastic about delivering excellence, collaborating, AV, performing arts, theatres, technology, and how things work.