Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer – Event Operations (Exhibitions & Festivals)

Recode Advertising; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to large-scale festivals

Creative ownership

Regional expansion opportunities

Job summary

Recode Advertising in Dubai seeks an Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer with exhibition/event experience to plan and deliver installations across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The role fuses design and operations, translating concepts into layouts, 3D visuals, and on-ground build across pop-ups, kiosks, and festivals.

Responsibilities include AutoCAD drawings, mood boards, and brand-aligned concepts, with travel to Saudi Arabia as needed, requiring collaboration with production teams and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Exhibition Design, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in retail pop-ups or experiential installations.
• Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven projects.
• Willingness to travel frequently to Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior layouts, zoning plans, and spatial concepts for exhibitions, pop-ups, kiosks, and event environments.
• Produce high-quality 3D renders and visualizations for client presentations and planning.
• Create mood boards, material palettes, and design concepts aligned with brand guidelines and event themes.
• Prepare 2D drawings including layouts, elevations, sections, and basic construction details.
• Support event operations with design adaptations during execution and coordinate with production teams.

Skills

Exhibition design

3D visualization

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Blender

V-Ray

Lumion

Enscape

Twinmotion

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Job description

Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer – Event Operations (Exhibitions & Festivals)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/13/2026

UAE (with extended travel to Saudi Arabia)

Employment Type:

Full-time | Mid-Level

About the Role

We are looking for an Interior Designer & 3D Visualizer with a strong exhibition, event, or experiential design background to support the planning and execution of exhibitions, pop-ups, festivals, and experiential retail environments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

This role sits at the intersection of design and operations, working closely with project managers, production teams, and external contractors to translate concepts into executable layouts, visuals, and on-ground installations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop interior layouts, zoning plans, and spatial concepts for exhibitions, pop-ups, kiosks, and event environments

Produce high-quality 3D renders and visualizations for client presentations, approvals, and internal planning

Create mood boards, material palettes, and design concepts aligned with brand guidelines and event themes

Prepare 2D drawings including layouts, elevations, sections, and basic construction details

Event Operations Support

Support the event operations team with design adaptations during execution phases

Coordinate with production, fit-out, and fabrication teams to ensure designs are executed accurately

Attend site visits, assist with measurements, and adapt layouts based on on-ground conditions

Review and adjust designs to meet municipality, civil defense, mall, and venue requirements

Technical & Coordination

Prepare AutoCAD drawings for authority approvals and contractor use

Coordinate with RDD / mall design teams to respond to technical queries

Support brand zoning, booth allocation, and tenant layouts

Ensure all design files are updated, organized, and version-controlled

Software & Tools (Mandatory)

AutoCAD (layouts, technical drawings)

3D software (SketchUp, 3ds Max, Blender, or similar)

Rendering tools (V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion, or equivalent)

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Canva (basic presentations and visual boards)

Requirements

Required Background

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

3–6 years of experience in:

Retail pop-ups or experiential installations

Strong understanding of materials, finishes, temporary structures, and modular systems

Experience working on fast-paced, deadline-driven projects

Travel Requirement

Willingness to travel frequently to Saudi Arabia for site visits, installations, and event execution phases.

What We Offer

Exposure to large-scale festivals, exhibitions, and destination projects in the GCC

Creative ownership with real on-ground execution

Fast-growing company with regional expansion

Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and international partners