About this opportunity
Design and Production Incorporated lists this Audio Visual Technician opportunity in lorton, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Design and Production Inc. is a renowned builder of museum experiences, offering a comprehensive range of specialty services for museums and high-profile institutions. With 75 years of experience in the local community, D&P is now part of the global museum business of Chargeurs, a public company based in Paris, France. The Company’s expertise lies in prefabrication consulting, project management, exhibit engineering, detailing, prototyping, installation, media, and lighting systems. Projects are custom, large scale, complex, multi-year experiences.
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Do you dream in sound waves and LED displays? Love the idea of turning museums into immersive worlds of light, sound, and storytelling? Design and Production Inc. is on the hunt for a Lead AV Technician to join our award-winning team and bring unforgettable exhibits to life!
This isn't your average AV gig — you'll lead a crew of tech wizards to design and install custom audio-visual experiences that amaze, educate, and inspire. From shop floor to museum floors across the country, your work will be seen (and heard!) by thousands.
Key Responsibilities
Rolling up your sleeves for hands-on fabrication and installation of complex AV systems.
Leading your crew through shop builds and on-site installs — from Lorton, VA to museum destinations nationwide.
Mounting monitors, projectors, speakers — all the tech magic that makes exhibits sing.
Troubleshooting like a champ across AV/IT/electrical/mechanical systems.
Translating blueprints and schematics into jaw-dropping real-world displays.
Keeping the team on track, gear in check, and deadlines on point.
Guiding and mentoring junior techs.
Ability to maintain records and drawings for As-Built Documentation.
Self-manage time and deadlines.
Your Profile
Strong communication chops (you’ll talk tech with both teammates and clients).
Familiarity with Microsoft 365, basic IT, and PC hardware.
Experience with project coordination and working from construction drawings.
Comfort working at heights (up to 35 ft), lifting up to 75 lbs, and staying OSHA-smart.
A knack for keeping documentation and as-builts tidy and accurate.
Entry-level know-how of CAD or Visio is a big plus.
Certifications: CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D, OSHA, QSC Qsys
Experience with Medialon, AMX, Extron, Crestron, Brightsign, or Pandora’s Box
Programming skills in Java, Python, or C+
Familiarity with QSC, Cisco, Juniper, ZeeVee, PLCs, and Ladder Logic
Design and Production Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected class status. D&P is an E-Verify Employer.
Worksite address
lorton, VA, 22199, US
Who can apply
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