Exhibition Designer

This is a Full Time Job

The Role

We are seeking a conceptually-driven, detail-oriented Exhibition Designer to join our growing creative team. This role will work under the guidance of the Experiential Creative Director on one of our most high-profile accounts, helping to bring the brand to life through thoughtfully designed and rendered physical experiences. From major music festivals and tentpole sporting events to intimate hospitality builds-this designer will help shape brand expression across live environments.

This is a hands-on creative role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and has strong technical design and rendering skills. The ideal candidate has a background in experiential or environmental design, an understanding of fabrication and materials, and a passion for how design moves people.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate closely with the Experiential Creative Director, Art Directors, and Designers to develop and execute experiential concepts
• Design and render branded environments, installations, and spatial experiences for events across entertainment and sports
• Create mood boards, inspiration pulls, and conceptual sketches that inform creative direction
• Select materials and textures, and incorporate spatial storytelling into the guest journey
• Develop environmental designs that balance form, function, and fabrication feasibility
• Participate in brainstorms, internal reviews, and client meetings with confidence
• Support pitch decks and creative presentations with clean visual storytelling
• Stay current on design, culture, and fabrication trends to inform creative output
• Light travel as needed for installs, walkthroughs, and creative site work as needed for installs, walkthroughs, and creative site work

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in theater design, exhibit design, or a related field, preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in experiential, exhibition, or environmental design.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Must have the ability to create sketches, design layouts, and to create renders in SketchUp, Rhino, or equivalent 3D program.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional, collaborative, and passionate about bringing ideas to life.
• A spatial thinker with a strong sense of form, storytelling, and brand integration.
• Confident designing in both 2D and 3D and communicating visual ideas clearly.
• Curious, inspired, and excited by cultural moments, environments, and live experiences.
• A natural collaborator who values input, iteration, and creative exploration.
• Organized, proactive, and able to thrive in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.

Preferred Skills
• Strong understanding of materials, fabrication, and basic engineering principles are a plus.

Location

This is a hybrid role, based in our New York City office.

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