Senior Designer - Proprietary Events

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 75+ years of financial stability

Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more! 

As the Senior Designer - Proprietary Events, you'll lead the creative process from concept ideation through final design development, ensuring designs align with client brands and event flow. This role collaborates across creative and event teams, and contributes to pre-sale efforts to bring innovative experiences to life through 3D design. The Senior Designer also stays current on industry trends and provides creative leadership to elevate the overall event experience. The world of experiential marketing and proprietary events is always evolving, read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!  

Senior Designer – Proprietary Events Responsibilities 

• Take ownership of creative process for proprietary events, ensuring design concepts reflect brand and client image to support overall project goals. 
• Stay on top of relevant industry trends to ensure both client and Derse representation is on the leading edge of creative. 
• Complete concept ideation efforts both independently, and with various Creative team members.
• Utilize strong organizational skills to independently support and lead on the creative process for department. 
• Produce variety of 3D renderings and presentation models to communicate design concept.  
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, and event team to ensure budget compliance and timeline adhesion. 
• Engage in pre-sale process and present in pitches where applicable. 
• Lead internal conversations as it relates to the design and creative process to help plan scope and overall events. 
• Maintain creative files within appropriate project folders on Derse servers for team access and review  

Senior Designer – Proprietary Events Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, interior, architecture, or related design required. 
• 7+ years related industry experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Must be proficient in 3D Studio Max and Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Working knowledge of Sketchup and Twinmotion preferred. 
• Ability to travel and support client activations throughout the year. Travel is considered minimal to moderate.