Exhibition Designer

Sharjah Investment & Development Authority SHUROOQ; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah's House of Wisdom seeks an Exhibition Designer to lead end-to-end design and delivery of immersive exhibition and event environments, translating curatorial concepts into compelling spatial experiences from ideation to installation.

You will develop detailed design packages using AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite, oversee production with vendors, and collaborate with exhibitions, events, operations and facilities teams to ensure safety, accessibility, and engaging visitor flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exhibition Design or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in exhibition, spatial, event, or experiential design.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience producing technical documentation and managing design-to-production workflows.
• Proven ability to oversee installations and coordinate with fabrication teams.
• Knowledge of materials, construction methods and safety standards.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Translate curatorial narratives into innovative spatial design concepts for visitor experience.
• Develop design packages with technical drawings and fabrication-ready files in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe.
• Lead full lifecycle of exhibition and event production from concept to installation and post-review.
• Ensure on-time delivery within scope, safety standards, and design intent.
• Collaborate with exhibitions, events, operations and facilities teams on timelines and specs.
• Oversee contractors and suppliers to maintain quality and adherence to design specs.
• Ensure accessibility, durability and optimal audience flow in the space.
• Continuously evaluate environments to enhance usability and engagement.

Skills

Exhibition design experience

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Spatial storytelling

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exhibition Design or related field

5–7 years in exhibition/spatial design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Exhibition Designer leads the end-to-end design and delivery of immersive exhibition and event environments at House of Wisdom

This role is responsible for translating curatorial concepts into compelling spatial experiences, overseeing the full design lifecycle from ideation to installation, and ensuring high standards of quality, functionality and audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate curatorial narratives and program objectives into innovative spatial design concepts that enhance visitor experience.


• Develop detailed design packages including technical drawings and fabrication-ready files using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.


• Lead the full lifecycle of exhibition and event production from concept development and vendor coordination to on-site installation and post-installation review.


• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with design intent, safety standards, and operational requirements.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with exhibitions, events, operations, and facilities teams to align on timelines, technical specifications, and execution plans.


• Oversee contractors, fabricators, and suppliers to maintain quality control and adherence to design specifications.


• Ensure all designs consider accessibility, durability, and audience flow within the space.


• Continuously evaluate and refine exhibition environments to enhance usability and visitor engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Exhibition Design, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.


• 5–7 years of experience in exhibition, spatial, event, or experiential design, preferably within cultural, museum, or public engagement environments.


• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant design tools.


• Demonstrated experience producing technical documentation and managing design-to-production workflows.


• Proven track record in overseeing installations and coordinating with fabrication and production teams.


• Strong knowledge of materials, construction methods, and fabrication processes.


• Solid understanding of visitor experience, spatial storytelling, and accessibility standards.


• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments is highly desirable.


• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.