Technical Designer, Video I

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops audio system architecture and key technologies to meet project needs and creative intent.
• Performs acoustic performance studies to inform design decisions and communicate constraints, assumptions, and trade-offs.
• Creates and maintains design intent documentation to fulfill project requirements and enable effective handoff to delivery partners.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to define interfaces and ensure integrated, buildable solutions.
• Supports project bidding and estimating activities, including technical proposals and scope definitions.
• Reviews vendor submittals, shop drawings, and alternates to protect design intent and maintain performance expectations within budget and schedule constraints.
• Leads design reviews and technical coordination meetings, offering constructive feedback and ensuring discipline deliverables meet internal quality standards.
• Promotes and contributes to internal standards, templates, and processes for audio design and documentation.
• Performs on-site support as needed (site surveys, installation verification, field changes, troubleshooting) and documents outcomes.
• Mentors and develops other designers through coaching, peer reviews, and knowledge sharing. Supports capability development across the AVL team.
• Keeps up-to-date with industry developments and standard solutions. When necessary, builds and tests prototypes to validate performance and suitability for projects within the TAIT portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in  Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, Entertainment Technology, Technical Theater, or equivalent experience. (Themed entertainment experience preferred)
• 7+ years of experience with a degree (9+ years without a degree) designing and delivering professional lighting systems, preferably for themed entertainment, attractions, or other permanent immersive installations.
• Proficiency with acoustic and predictive modeling tools (e.g., EASE or equivalent) and the ability to translate study outputs into design recommendations.
• Experience with modern DSP and networked audio ecosystems (e.g., Q-Sys Designer, Dante Controller, AES67) and best practices for scalable, maintainable systems.
• Strong documentation skills using CAD/BIM and related toolchains (AutoCAD and/or Revit, Bluebeam).
• Experience developing design intent documentation packages (Single Line Diagrams, Rack Elevations, Cable Schedules, Equipment Lists, etc.) 
• Understanding of acoustics, signal processing fundamentals, speech intelligibility considerations, and noise control constraints in guest environments.
• Experience coordinating with external integrators and vendors. Comfort reviewing submittals and alternates to protect performance and maintainability.
• Intimate knowledge of commercial aspects of projects (scope definition, assumptions, estimating) 
• Expected Travel: 10-20%. Must be able to acquire passport for international travel.

TAIT Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness stipends
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays