Senior A/V System Designer

About Modern Life Technical Solutions:

For over 16 years, we’ve partnered with distinguished owners, elite architects, interior designers, and builders to bring intelligence and sophistication into some of the most extraordinary multi-million-dollar homes in the Southern California and Mountain West regions. Our clients bring us along to transform their properties across the country and around the world.

We design and deliver invisible technology that elevates luxury living, powered by our proprietary control software - CAKE (Control Automation Knowledge Engine), which integrates seamlessly with platforms like Crestron, Lutron, and other world-class A/V, lighting, and shading systems.

Our projects aren’t just homes - they are architectural masterpieces enhanced by technology. Our culture values excellence, precision, and creativity - and we believe in enjoying the journey while doing world-class work.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a seasoned Smart Home System Designer and Project Leader who has already succeeded in this role at another high-end integrator. This is not an entry-level position. We’re looking for someone who can both deliver multi-million-dollar estates and help shape the processes and standards that define our next chapter. Your leadership will inform everything from design to delivery - establishing the framework for future scalability, efficiency, and technical innovation.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of complex, high-end residential A/V and automation projects, using DTools, CAD, Visio, Procore, Notion, etc.
• Collaborate with top architects, designers, builders, and owners’ reps to integrate smart technology seamlessly into the design vision.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and communication with precision and professionalism.
• Mentor and elevate team performance, promoting consistent quality across departments.
• Define, document, and enforce operational and technical standards that align with company excellence.

Design & Technical Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed AV, lighting, and control system designs using industry-standard CAD platforms.
• Validate design concepts with a focus on solid functionality, longevity, and scalability.
• Generate complete documentation sets — layouts, schematics, elevations, and wire schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors, architects, and engineers to confirm power, heat loads, ventilation needs and mounting specifics.
• Conduct 3D and acoustic modeling, clash detection, and renderings for client presentations.
• Support system startup, commissioning, and technical validation both on-site and remotely.
• Provide technical support through client handover and initial usage phase (first 30 days). Create with technicians onsite client manuals and videos.

What We’re Looking For:

• The position will be a Hybrid/Remote/Onsite depending on the project.
• Proven experience as a Smart Home Designer and Project Leader at a residential integration firm.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on A/V and automation experience (lighting, shading, audio, video, networking).
• Deep proficiency with Crestron, Lutron as our first choice and other control systems. Proficiency with other gear such as Unifi, Meraki, Biamp, QSys helpful.
• Exceptional communication skills and client-facing professionalism, ideally within luxury or ultra-high-end environments.
• A process-minded leader who brings structure, technical rigor, and creative problem-solving to fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical literacy - ability to read, design, and troubleshoot detailed drawings and systems.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, with outstanding documentation skills. Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Collaborative and composed under pressure, with a “find-a-way” approach and sense of humor intact.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation: $80,000–$120,000/year (DOE)
• Full benefits package: 401(k), health, dental, vision, and paid holidays/PTO.
• The opportunity to manage exclusive, high-profile projects few integrators ever touch.
• An environment that prizes technical mastery and human balance - where doing things right and treating people well coexist naturally.
• The chance to shape the next generation of standards and culture in a company built on a 16-year legacy of excellence.

This role is built for someone who takes pride in precise execution, clear communication, and world-class results—all while keeping perspective and enjoying the process. Our company culture is simple: be the best at what you do, and have a great day doing it. We believe excellence and enjoyment aren’t opposites—they’re partners in meaningful, lasting success. If this sounds like you and you meet the above requirements we’d love to meet you.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000