Design Head – AV

Role Description

The Design Head - AV will be responsible for leading the end-to-end design, coordination, and delivery of advanced Audio-Visual systems across all sectors such as corporate campuses, mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, and public infrastructure. This role requires strategic design leadership, technical expertise, client engagement, and team management to ensure world- class AV solutions aligned with project goals, budgets, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the concept, schematic, and detailed design of integrated AV systems across diverse

environments, including boardrooms, executive briefing centers, auditoriums, convention

centers, performance venues, training and collaboration spaces, digital signage networks,

video conferencing and unified communication systems, PA/VA systems, BGM systems,

IPTV/media distribution systems, AV-over-IP solutions, centralized control & automation

systems.

Define system architecture, signal flow, redundancy, and scalability strategies.

Ensure designs comply with international standards, industry best practices and project-

specific requirements.

Interface with architects, interior designers, MEP consultants, ICT/ELV teams, acoustic

consultants, and structural engineers.

Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry advancements to deliver innovative

and future-ready solutions.

Participate in high-level design workshops and coordination meetings.

Oversee preparation of Technical specifications, Tender drawings, BOQs and Cost Estimates,

Performance criteria.

Lead technical bid evaluations and vendor assessments.

Serve as the primary technical consultant during the design phase, guiding clients, clarifying

requirements, and aligning solutions with business objectives.

Provide clarifications during tendering and contract award stages.

Provide technical oversight during installation and implementation.

Conduct periodic site inspections for quality assurance.

Review shop drawings and material submissions.

Supervise testing, commissioning, and system acceptance.

Lead and mentor junior AV engineers and designers. Allocate tasks, review and approve design

outputs for quality and consistency.

Foster technical excellence within the AV practice.

Act as primary technical point of contact for clients. Understand business objectives and

translate them into AV solutions.

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, delivering presentations,

demonstrations, and design justifications as required.

Support business development initiatives and proposals.

2. Qualifications

B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation or Civil

Experience

10+ years of relevant experience in AV design and consultancy.

Proven experience leading large or complex projects.

Consultancy background shall be preferred.

Deep knowledge of professional AV technologies and system design.

Expertise in AV-over-IP, networked media, and control systems.

Strong understanding of acoustics principles and room design considerations.

Familiarity with international standards (AVIXA, IEC, etc.).

Ability to develop scalable enterprise-level AV solutions.

Able to travel to client sites as and when needed.

Software & Tools

AutoCAD (mandatory)

Revit / BIM coordination (preferred)

MS Office

Leadership & Soft Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability

Strong presentation and negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously

Commercial awareness and cost optimization mindset

Preferred Certifications

CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) by AVIXA

PMP or equivalent project management certification (desirable)

Additional certifications in networking or control systems (advantage)