Tradeshow Designer

Job description

About the Role
Alliance Exposition is seeking experienced Tradeshow Graphic Designers to join our newly formed in-house Design and Graphics team. Designers will be responsible for creating, revising, and finalizing event graphics for live tradeshow environments nationwide.

This role is ideal for designers who thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and have direct experience designing for exhibits, events, and large-format print.

Event Graphic Design
Create layouts and production ready files for tradeshow graphics, including:
• Registration counters and Entrance units and headers
• Floor graphics and dimensional signage
• Interpret client branding and event requirements accurately
• Ensure all artwork meets print specifications and deadlines
• Booth ID Signs

Proofing and Revisions
• Upload proofs and revisions to BOX for client review
• Incorporate client and Account Manager feedback efficiently
• Maintain version control and file accuracy

Workflow Integration
• Work from Salesforce-triggered design requests
• Communicate proactively with the Design and Graphics Manager on priorities
• Manage multiple events simultaneously with varying deadlines
• Coordinate with print production, and graphics leadership to keep jobs moving accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare production-ready files with correct scale, bleeds, resolution, color setup, paneling, and finishing notes.

Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of tradeshow, exhibit, or experiential graphic design experience
• Strong understanding of large format print production
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience designing for dimensional structures and show environments
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle rapid revisions

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with general contractors or exhibit houses
• Familiarity with BOX or similar proofing platforms
• Understanding of show site installation considerations

What We Offer
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package offered
• Dynamic, collaborative environment in the live events industry
• Opportunity to grow your creative and production skill set

How to Apply
Submit your resume and a portfolio of actual completed work.
Conceptual work can be great to look at, but we are most interested in projects you contributed to that were produced, printed, installed, displayed, or used for an actual client or event.
Relevant design, prepress, production art, or large format samples are preferred.

Alliance Exposition is an equal opportunity employer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty with or without accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, physical demands and /or ability necessary to achieve success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.