Senior Exhibit Designer

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: On-site, Springfield, VA

Our client is a custom design and fabrication exhibit house that has served the tradeshow and museum exhibit industries for more than 70 years. Its success is built on people who come together, help each other, and work toward one goal: ending every project with a happy client. The design team plays a central role, working closely with fabrication, project management, and installation & dismantle (I&D) teams to adapt designs as requirements change, apply lessons from past projects, and pair great design with production efficiency.

They are seeking an experienced, senior-level Exhibit Designer with a strong portfolio of creative, built work. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, a drive to learn and grow, and the ability to own a project from concept through completion. This role offers a clear path to growth into a management position as head of the design department, based on experience, demonstrated skills, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Create custom designs for tradeshow, museum, and corporate clients
• Develop dynamic design proposal packages to support client sales pitches
• Participate in client sales pitches
• Coordinate internally with account managers and directly with clients from planning through project execution
• Produce detail drawings for shop construction and client approval
• Collaborate with shop personnel during planning and construction phases
• Partner with the I&D department on new designs and builds to ensure successful on-site installation
• Independently manage individual projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exhibit Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or a related field
• 5–7 years of experience designing and detailing museum exhibits, tradeshow exhibits, and permanent displays
• Experience with 3D rendering and CAD software
• Knowledge of industry trends, materials, and construction and installation techniques
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and a consistently high quality of work
• Portfolio showcasing creative examples of built designs

Preferred Experience

• AutoCAD and 3ds Max
• Interest in growing into a design leadership or management role