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AV CAD Designer

Mainz Brady Group, Madison, WI, United States


The AV CAD Designer is responsible for supporting company goals by producing accurate architectural and technical drawings that support sales, engineering, and operations. This role works cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver high-quality documentation for proposals, system design, and project execution.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans, drawings, models, and technical documents using AutoCAD

Revise architectural and technical drawings based on engineering markups

Ensure all drawings meet internal QA/QC standards prior to release

Participate in design review meetings to ensure constructability and coordination with other trades

Apply industry best practices for AV design including sightlines, display sizing, and speaker coverage

Assist in developing standardized room templates and scalable AV design packages

Interpret AV construction documents and scopes of work

Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting workflows and efficiencies

Collaborate with project managers, production teams, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet requirements

Support the sales process by creating drawings for proposals and submittals

Provide documentation for installed systems and internal use

Stay current on emerging technologies and industry standards

Develop detailed AV system drawings including signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, and device interconnects a plus!

Accountability
This role reports to the VP of Operations and works closely with internal teams including sales, operations, and project management to ensure successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

4+ years of experience using AutoCAD (Autodesk)

Proficiency with AutoCAD 2010 or newer

Strong understanding of drafting fundamentals including scales, layouts, layers, x-references, annotations, and viewports

Ability to produce complete AV drawing packages (plans, elevations, details, system diagrams)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of AV industry experience

Familiarity with AV design standards (e.g., sightlines, display sizing, speaker coverage)

Experience improving CAD standards and documentation workflows

Experience with Bluebeam for markups and coordination

Industry certifications such as CTS or CTS-D

Strong desire for continuous learning and professional development

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