Company: Strategic Exhibitions & Conferences
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
3D GRAPHIC DESIGNER – TECHNICAL
Company: Strategic Exhibitions & Conferences
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for a creative and technically skilled 3D Graphic Designer to design exhibition stands, event spaces, booths, and promotional structures. The ideal candidate should have strong 3D visualization skills along with a solid understanding of technical drawings, fabrication, materials, dimensions, and construction requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Create creative 3D designs and visualizations for exhibition stands, booths, conferences, and event spaces.
- Develop concepts based on client requirements, event themes, brand guidelines, and available space.
- Prepare 3D renders, layouts, floor plans, elevations, and technical drawings.
- Convert creative concepts into practical and fabrication-ready designs.
- Ensure designs are accurate in terms of measurements, dimensions, scale, and specifications.
- Prepare detailed drawings for carpentry, fabrication, branding, electrical, lighting, furniture, and other elements when required.
- Coordinate closely with the production, fabrication, carpentry, and project teams to ensure designs can be executed properly.
- Review venue requirements and ensure designs comply with relevant site and exhibition guidelines.
- Make revisions based on client, management, and production team feedback.
- Conduct site visits when required to take measurements and understand site conditions.
- Prepare design presentations and visual proposals for clients and management.
- Maintain proper documentation and updated versions of drawings and design files.
- Manage multiple projects and meet tight exhibition deadlines.
Technical Requirements
- Strong knowledge of technical drawing and drafting.
- Ability to prepare and interpret floor plans, elevations, sections, dimensions, and construction details.
- Strong understanding of fabrication, carpentry, materials, structures, and construction methods.
- Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings.
- Good understanding of space planning, measurements, scale, and proportions.
- Experience coordinating designs with production and fabrication teams.
- AutoCAD knowledge is mandatory.
Software Skills
Proficiency in relevant design software such as:
- 3ds Max
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- V-Ray / Corona
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Lumion / Enscape or similar rendering software
Requirements
- Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, 3D Design, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- 3–5+ years of relevant experience, preferable in exhibitions, events, interior design, or fabrication.
- Strong creative and visualization skills combined with technical understanding.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict event deadlines.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Portfolio of previous 3D exhibition/event designs is required.
Preferred Experience
Experience in designing:
- Exhibition Stands
- Event & Conference Setups
- Custom Booths
- Stage & Backdrop Designs
- Branding Structures
- Retail/Promotional Displays
- Temporary Event Structures