Audio Visual Design Manager

Role Overview:

proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally.

Our requirement is for an experienced Design Manager to be a key part of our team, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for overseeing and managing the design department, providing leadership, and ensuring best of breed audio visual, smart and technical designs in an agile environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Design Manager to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity.

Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design process from conception to completion ensuring all work adheres to company standards and project specification.

• Develop and implement design processes that enhance efficiency and quality of output.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of ISO standards / Avixa guidelines and integrate these principles into design practices to ensure consistent quality.

• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies.

• Manage and mentor the design team, encouraging a collaborative environment that strives for innovation and professional growth.

• Conduct and oversee annual reviews for the design team, including performance management.

• Coordinate with project managers to ensure timely delivery of design deliverables.

• Provide regular reports to the Senior Management Team on design team performance, project progress, and strategic initiatives, risks and lessons learned.

• Establish as purposeful and measurable adoption of automation and AI, to improve productivity and standardisation.

Desirable skills:

• At least 5 years experience working as a departmental Manager.

• Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Teams.

• Effective communicator.

• A positive, enthusiastic and can-do approach to delivering the role.

• A "people person" with effective soft skills.

• Proven track record of delivering complex AV system designs in AutoCAD or similar and knowledge of current AV technology and system integration.

• Self-sufficient and independently work to deadlines and manage workload.

About Us:

proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication.

From reviewing technology to integration to post-deployment support, you’re in safe hands when you trust your AV and UC to proAV.

We are recognised as one of the AV industry’s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open.

From our state-of-the-art Customer Services Centre and Video Network Operations Centre (VNOC) our dedicated teams manage, monitor and protect our global clients’ business-critical AV systems architecture, products and technologies 24/7/365.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other’s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decision based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, not just through traditional qualifications, but also through Apprenticeship schemes, internal training and mentorship programmes. We support employees and job applicants with their work-life balance through our family friendly policies and practices. We encourage all to apply.