Senior 3D Exhibit Designer
Senior 3D Exhibit Designer - Fully remote in the USA
Our client creates custom trade show exhibits, branded environments, corporate interiors, and experiential projects that move from concept to real-world execution.
We are looking for an experienced Senior 3D Designer who understands that great exhibit design is about more than creating a beautiful rendering. It is about developing creative environments that are compelling, functional, buildable, shippable, installable, and successful for the client.
As part of our design team, you will work closely with Account Executives, estimating, project management, graphics, fabrication, and installation teams to turn creative concepts into finished environments.
Responsibilities:
Develop creative 3D concepts for custom trade show exhibits, branded environments, corporate interiors, and experiential projects
Translate client briefs, RFPs, sales concepts, and sketches into thoughtful, presentation-ready design solution
Create floor plans, elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials
Design environments that reflect the client's brand, objectives, audience, budget, and overall experience
Develop creative solutions for unique footprints, complex spaces, and challenging project requirements
Incorporate architecture, custom millwork, graphics, lighting, technology, furniture, signage, and interactive elements into cohesive designs
Lead complex design assignments with a high level of creative ownership and independent decision-making
Design with a strong understanding of materials, finishes, fabrication methods, construction, lighting, graphics, and structural considerations
Collaborate with estimating and fabrication teams to develop creative solutions that are realistic, cost-effective, and buildable
Consider fabrication, packing, shipping, installation, dismantling, storage, and reuse as part of the design process
Make informed design decisions based on budget, production capabilities, material availability, and installation requirements
Participate in client presentations and clearly communicate design concepts, functionality, materials, and the overall experience
Work with Account Executives to develop compelling creative presentations and respond effectively to client feedback
Collaborate across departments to identify potential challenges early and help reduce unnecessary revisions during production
Contribute fresh ideas, creative thinking, and constructive feedback to the broader design team
Requirements:
5+ years of professional experience in exhibit design, experiential design, environmental design, branded environments, or a related field
Strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated 3D design, spatial thinking, branded environments, and presentation-quality visualization
Experience designing custom trade show exhibits or experiential environments strongly preferred
Proficiency with professional 3D modeling and rendering software such as 3ds Max, Vectorworks, Cinema 4D, AutoCAD, or comparable platforms
Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
Working knowledge of exhibit fabrication, materials, finishes, lighting, graphics, and construction methods
Ability to read and interpret floor plans, elevations, architectural drawings, and technical information
Strong understanding of scale, proportion, traffic flow, sightlines, functionality, and attendee experience
Ability to design within defined budgets and understand how creative decisions affect project cost
Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Strong attention to detail while maintaining the overall creative vision
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
Experience That Will Set You Apart:
Experience with any of the following is highly valued:
Large island and peninsula exhibits
Double-deck exhibits and overhead structures
Corporate environments and branded interiors
Custom millwork, metal, and specialty fabrication
SEG, tension fabric, and large-format graphics
LED displays, specialty lighting, and integrated technology
Interactive and experiential activations
Hospitality, lounge, demonstration, and meeting spaces
Reusable and modular exhibit systems
Designing projects to specific construction and production budgets
Working directly with fabrication teams
Presenting design concepts directly to clients
Seeing projects through from concept development to installation
What We Offer:
The opportunity to work on a wide variety of creative and technically challenging projects
Direct collaboration with our in-house estimating, project management, fabrication, graphics, and installation teams
The ability to see your designs move from concept and rendering to finished physical environments
A collaborative, creative, and fast-paced work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive benefits package
At this employer their designers do not work in a vacuum. You will collaborate directly with the people responsible for estimating, building, managing, shipping, and installing the projects you design.
We are looking for someone who is creative, confident, practical, curious, and collaborative. Someone who can push an idea creatively while also asking: Can we build it? Can we install it? Does it work for the client? Can we deliver it within the budget?
If you enjoy creating environments that move beyond the computer screen and become real experiences, we would love to hear from you.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 139021 when responding to this ad.
Requirements:
* 5+ years of professional experience in exhibit design, experiential design, environmental design, branded environments, or a related field
* Strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated 3D design, spatial thinking, branded environments, and presentation-quality visualization
* Experience designing custom trade show exhibits or experiential environments strongly preferred
* Proficiency with professional 3D modeling and rendering software such as 3ds Max, Vectorworks, Cinema 4D, AutoCAD, or comparable platforms
* Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
* Working knowledge of exhibit fabrication, materials, finishes, lighting, graphics, and construction methods
* Ability to read and interpret floor plans, elevations, architectural drawings, and technical information
* Strong understanding of scale, proportion, traffic flow, sightlines, functionality, and attendee experience
* Ability to design within defined budgets and understand how creative decisions affect project cost
* Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
* Strong attention to detail while maintaining the overall creative vision
* Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
Experience That Will Set You Apart:
Experience with any of the following is highly valued:
* Large island and peninsula exhibits
* Double-deck exhibits and overhead structures
* Corporate environments and branded interiors
* Custom millwork, metal, and specialty fabrication
* SEG, tension fabric, and large-format graphics
* LED displays, specialty lighting, and integrated technology
* Interactive and experiential activations
* Hospitality, lounge, demonstration, and meeting spaces
* Reusable and modular exhibit systems
* Designing projects to specific construction and production budgets
* Working directly with fabrication teams
* Presenting design concepts directly to clients
* Seeing projects through from concept development to installation