Senior 3D Exhibit Designer

Job Summary:

ET Global senior exhibit designers lead concept development with strong spatial and technical design expertise, supported by a deep understanding of multi-experience strategies for live environments. Their work evolves ideas from early concept through execution, resulting in engaging experiences that support client marketing initiatives. They also bring a thoughtful approach to 3D design, presentations, and the integration of digital interactive applications within an overall creative strategy.

Objectives of this role:

• Contribute to a wide range of projects and media, using appropriate design tools to visualize, develop, and refine innovative 3D designs.
• Collaborate with creative leadership and project stakeholders to ensure design work aligns with brand standards, creative intent, and client expectations.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with design, sales, and marketing teams to meet deadlines, support project schedules, and maintain alignment with budget parameters.
• Evaluate existing workflows and design processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create original concepts and 3D designs for live events, exhibits, trade shows, corporate environments, and experiential programs, shaping ideas into immersive spatial experiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to refine concepts, align on creative direction, and support successful execution across all phases of a project.
• Translate creative and strategic direction into well-resolved 3D renderings, partnering with creative leadership and key stakeholders to maintain alignment with brand standards, project goals, and experiential intent.
• Contribute hands-on to projects of any scale, working collaboratively with a small team of designers and actively supporting execution and refinement regardless of seniority or project size.
• Apply strong knowledge of materials, fabrication, construction methods, and pricing to ensure designs are creative, buildable, and aligned with budget constraints.
• Stay current on design trends, materials, fabrication techniques, and emerging technologies relevant to experiential and environmental design.
• Participate in client presentations and internal reviews, clearly communicating design intent and rationale.
• Maintain strong organizational and time management skills to support multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Required skills and qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in creative design working in a collaborative and fast paced environment.
• Proficiency in Rhino, 3D Max and/or FormZ as well as Vectorworks (or other professional 3D modeling programs) is required
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Portfolio review of applicable projects is required.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• BFA or Industrial Design Degree (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience within an event, advertising, interactive, or marketing firm is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel and work extended hours (if required)