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System Designer
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A Set or Exhibit Designer designs display booths or exhibits for museums, galleries or trade shows. Develops drawings and plans to accommodate the specific space, lighting and temperature requirements of materials to be exhibited; builds or supervises building of exhibits. Designs stage sets and scenery for performances, primarily for live theater performances, or sets for filmed performances or for events such as press conferences. Works with directors and producers to plan props and materials needed for a show.
$55,096 / year median in Indiana
-7% projected decline
Job Description
System Designer at CSD Group System Designer at CSD Group in NEW HAVEN, Indiana Posted in about 7 hours ago.
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full-time The System Designer is responsible for ensuring the functionality of AVLA systems that meet the unique requirements and capabilities of each client's vision. System Designers are responsible for understanding the scope of each project, applying current technology, and providing documentation to Client Relations Managers, Engineers, and CAD/Revit draftsmen. The System Designer is a salaried/exempt position associated with the local branch office. This System Designer reports to the Branch Manager and works closely with System Consultants, Engineers, and other Design staff. The System Designer may work remotely; however, on-site and in-office work will be required at times under the direction of the Branch Manager. Periodic overnight travel will be required. Primary Responsibilities 1. Design and execute end-to-end AVL design projects, including audio, video, lighting, and control systems, ensuring accuracy, performance, and compliance with client expectations. Ability to use multiple manufacturers' prediction software for speaker system design Familiarity with mid and high-end audio consoles Ability to design SDI and fiber-based broadcast video/camera systems Knowledge of mid to large-scale lighting systems and control Capability to do basic networking design using VLANs Dante Certification Q-Sys Certification AutoCad/Vectorworks capability preferred, though not primary responsibility Capability to tune audio systems using Smaart or similar software preferred 2. Create and validate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and specifications for AV and lighting systems. 3. Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and field teams to ensure seamless design integration and timely delivery. 4. Support commissioning and integration activities, including troubleshooting and validation of system performance onsite or remotely. Secondary Responsibilities 1. Ensure coordination with the client and other trades and disciplines, including electrical, IT/networking, and architectural teams, throughout the project lifecycle. 2. Assist with project planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking throughout design and construction phases.