Design Manager - Luxury Residential AV

Premiere Systems • Chicago, IL

2d • Remote

About The Position

Premiere Systems is seeking an experienced AV Design Manager to lead its design department and oversee complete, coordinated system designs for high-end residential and commercial projects. The company specializes in A/V, lighting, shading, automation, and networks. This fully remote role combines hands-on AV system design with team leadership, technical oversight, and process improvement.

The Design Manager will coach and develop the design team, oversee design documentation, and collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Operations to deliver coordinated, buildable solutions. The role also maintains design standards, reviews designs for technical accuracy and constructability, manages workloads, and drives improvements to department performance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the A/V or Control Systems industry.
• Strong understanding of residential and commercial construction practices.
• Ability to interpret architectural and electrical drawings.
• Experience with system design and coordinating technical solutions across sales, project management, and installation teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining technical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience leading or managing a design, engineering, or technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the design team through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Oversee design documentation, ensuring drawings, scopes of work, and material lists are accurate and complete.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Operations to deliver coordinated, buildable solutions.
• Maintain design standards and processes to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Review and approve designs for technical accuracy, constructability, compliance with applicable requirements, and profitability.
• Manage team workloads and drive improvements to keep projects on schedule and improve department performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $90,000–$120,000, depending on experience.
• FTO.
• 401(k).
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work opportunity.
• Training programs and professional development opportunities.
• Growth-oriented, team-focused environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed