Freelance AV Designer Needed (CTS/CTS-D Certified)

Job ID: 39588992

Budget: $5,000 – $10,000 USD

Job Title: Freelance AV Designer (CTS/CTS-D Certified – Tri-State Area)
Location: Tri-State Area (NY/NJ/CT) – Local Candidates Only
Position Type: Freelance / Contract
Rate: Competitive – Based on Experience & Certifications
Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Available

About Us:
At (Private Company), we design and deliver smart, intuitive AV environments that power modern collaboration in boardrooms, classrooms, and beyond. With a strong pipeline of high-end projects across the Tri-State Area, we’re looking to expand our freelance bench with an experienced and certified AV Designer who can hit the ground running.

Who We’re Looking For:
We're seeking a highly knowledgeable and motivated freelance AV Designer with proven expertise in designing commercial audiovisual systems. You should be CTS and CTS-D certified and have deep hands-on knowledge with platforms such as Crestron, QSC, Extron, and Biamp. This is a flexible, project-based role ideal for someone local to the Tri-State Area who can occasionally attend client walkthroughs or job site visits.

Key Responsibilities:
Translate project requirements into AV system designs and schematics

Develop system block diagrams, signal flow drawings, and equipment layouts

Create and review bills of materials (BOMs) and scopes of work

Specify hardware and software from trusted vendors (Crestron, QSC, Extron, Biamp, etc.)

Coordinate with project managers, sales engineers, and installers

Occasionally conduct on-site evaluations or walk-throughs as needed

Provide technical support during pre-install and commissioning phases

Required Qualifications:
CTS and CTS-D certifications (both required)

Specialist-level expertise in:

Crestron

QSC

Extron

Biamp

Strong command of signal flow, AV over IP, and networked audio

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly

Based in or near the Tri-State Area (NY/NJ/CT) – must be able to travel locally if needed

Familiarity with design tools (AutoCAD, D-Tools, Bluebeam, etc.) a plus

Nice to Have:
Experience with smart conference room designs or hybrid office environments

Field installation or commissioning background

Experience collaborating with architects, GC’s, or IT teams