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We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Audiovisual Designer to support planning, architectural, and engineering projects through high-quality audiovisual system design and documentation. In this role, you will contribute to projects across a range of markets by designing integrated AV, public address, and video systems that align with client needs, technical requirements, and project goals throughout the full project lifecycle.
This position is ideal for someone with experience in AV system design, consulting, or integration who enjoys translating complex technology into clear, coordinated solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with architects, engineers, designers, vendors, and clients to ensure audiovisual systems are seamlessly integrated into the built environment.
Key Impact of the Role
Your strong technical knowledge, organizational skills, and collaborative mindset will directly support ISG’s ability to deliver integrated, reliable, and forward-thinking audiovisual solutions for our clients.
We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.
Job Description
Audiovisual Designer
Department: Electrical + Technology
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Mankato, MN
Compensation: $25.00 - $40.00 / hour
Description
Founded in 1973, ISG is a multi-disciplinary, employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design services to communities across the nation. Guided by our mission: simplify solutions and passionately design the future; we partner with clients to turn complex challenges into meaningful, lasting impact.
ISG employee owners are motivated by a shared goal to stretch the limits of great design and go above and beyond to positively influence each other, our clients, and the communities we serve If you’re passionate about thoughtful system design, technical coordination, and creating meaningful user experiences through technology, we invite you to explore a career with ISG’s Audiovisual team.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Audiovisual Designer to support planning, architectural, and engineering projects through high-quality audiovisual system design and documentation. In this role, you will contribute to projects across a range of markets by designing integrated AV, public address, and video systems that align with client needs, technical requirements, and project goals throughout the full project lifecycle.
This position is ideal for someone with experience in AV system design, consulting, or integration who enjoys translating complex technology into clear, coordinated solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with architects, engineers, designers, vendors, and clients to ensure audiovisual systems are seamlessly integrated into the built environment.
Key Impact of the Role
- Design and document audiovisual systems that enhance communication, collaboration, and user experience
- Develop coordinated AV solutions that align with architectural, electrical, IT, and low-voltage systems
- Translate design intent into clear construction documents, diagrams, and specifications
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting fast-paced deadlines
- Contribute to high-quality, consistent AV design standards across ISG projects
Your strong technical knowledge, organizational skills, and collaborative mindset will directly support ISG’s ability to deliver integrated, reliable, and forward-thinking audiovisual solutions for our clients.
Essential Duties
Design & Documentation
- Design audiovisual, public address, and Video Systems across a variety of project types.
- Develop clear, coordinated construction documents including plans, details, signal flow diagrams and construction specifications.
- Build and coordinate AV systems within AutoCad and Revit.
- Work closely with vendors and manufacturers to review products and refine system designs.
- Assist in preparing cost estimates and material take offs
- Participate in site visits and field investigation to very existing conditions.
- Support construction administration by responding to RFI’s and reviewing submittals.
AV Champion
- Act as an advocate for thoughtful, high-quality AV design.
- Stay current on industry trends, tools, and manufacturer solutions.
- Participate in vendor trainings, industry events, and ongoing learning.
Cross-Discipline Collaboration
- Assist with structured cabling and low-voltage layouts.
- Coordinate closely with team members to ensure systems are integrated and aligned.
- Contribute to a “one team” approach—supporting others and stepping in where needed.
We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in AV system design, consulting, or integration
- Working knowledge of Revit, AV system documentation and EASE software
- Familiarity with specification writing
- Strong understanding of AV systems, signal flow, and coordination
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to engage across disciplines
ISG Employee Owner Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
- Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
- Paid parental leave
- Bi-annual profit sharing
- Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
- 401K retirement plan
- Life insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- Bereavement leave
- Supplemental voluntary benefits
- Short term and long-term disability
- Parking reimbursement, varies on office location