System Designer - Audio and Lighting

Key Responsibilities

Systems Design

Evaluate temporary event and live production requirements and develop appropriate audio and/or lighting system solutions. Work closely with Project Managers, Technical Managers, sales teams, venues and operational crews to understand project requirements and deliver practical technical solutions. Produce detailed drawings, schematics, layouts, renderings, access plans, bills of materials and scopes of work. Use Vectorworks, ConnectCAD and other technical design platforms to create accurate and professional documentation. Adapt designs to meet project budgets, available inventory, venue requirements and commercial considerations. Identify the appropriate labour skills and competencies required to deliver and operate each system. Maintain high standards of systems design, documentation, planning and equipment allocation.

Audio Systems

For audio projects, you will ideally have strong knowledge of end-to-end professional audio systems, including:

PA and loudspeaker systems Digital audio consoles RF and wireless systems Audio networking Signal distribution Control systems Cabling and infrastructure Temporary event audio delivery System optimisation and technical troubleshooting

Lighting Systems

For lighting projects, you will ideally have strong knowledge of end-to-end professional lighting systems, including:

Moving lights and conventional fixtures LED and modern lighting technologies Lighting control systems DMX and networking Art-Net and sACN Signal distribution Cabling and infrastructure Power distribution Rigging and lighting interface requirements Temporary event lighting delivery

Design Standards & Technical Development

Apply current industry practices, relevant national and international standards and temporary event requirements to system designs. Contribute to the development and improvement of technical design standards, templates, processes and documentation. Maintain strong knowledge of current audio, lighting and control technologies. Keep up to date with new products, manufacturers and emerging technologies. Develop an adaptive and forward-thinking approach to systems design. Work with procurement teams to identify suitable equipment and suppliers based on performance, availability, support and commercial requirements. Carry out post-event reviews to assess how effectively the original design performed against project objectives. Recommend improvements to future systems, processes and design practices. Undertake relevant manufacturer and advanced industry training.If you feel you fulfil the above requirements please send your CV into us today