CREATIVE EXHIBITION & EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

Cre8 Exhibits and Events; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Cre8 Co. designs and delivers exhibitions and experiential spaces for leading brands. We are seeking a Creative Exhibition & Experience Designer to join the Sydney team on a flexible 16–24 hour per week contract.

You will design and deliver exhibitions, brand activations and experiential spaces, attending client meetings and site inspections to present concepts and ensure delivery with production partners. AI-assisted tools may be explored.

Qualifications

• Strong creative instincts and spatial design aptitude.
• Proficient in 3D modelling and design software.
• Able to interpret client briefs and develop concepts.
• Understanding diverse brand aesthetics and finishes.
• Experience moving between premium and experiential design.
• Design for real-world production and installation.
• Confidently present ideas to clients.
• Proactive, reliable and independent work style.
• Interest in AI and emerging design technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop exhibition stands and trade show environments.
• Design brand activations and experiential spaces.
• Create 3D spatial concepts and mood boards.
• Produce design presentations and production-ready docs.
• Coordinate materials, lighting, furniture and graphics.
• Ensure designs are buildable and practical.
• Collaborate with internal teams and production partners.
• Explore AI-assisted tools to enhance concepts.
• Present ideas and communicate with clients.

Skills

Spatial design

3D modelling

Brand activation concepts

Client brief interpretation

Production aware design

Presenting to clients

AI and design tech

Independent work

Job description

CREATIVE EXHIBITION & EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

Cre8 Co. is looking for a talented Creative Exhibition & Experience Designer to work with the Sydney team on a flexible contract basis, approximately 16–24 hours per week. You'll design and deliver exhibitions, brand activations and experiential spaces for some of Australia's and the world's leading brands, including Coca-Cola, Lexus and Thales. This is an extension of the team arrangement, working under the Cre8 Co. banner, attending client meetings, site inspections and design presentations as required, with the goal of building a long-term working relationship.

Key responsibilities

Develop exhibition stands and trade show environments

Design brand activations and experiential spaces

Create 3D spatial and environmental design concepts

Produce creative concepts, mood boards and design presentations

Develop design documentation and production-ready materials

Integrate materials, finishes, furniture, lighting and graphic elements

Create visually impressive concepts that are practical and buildable

Collaborate with internal team and production partners to bring concepts to life

Explore AI-assisted creative tools to enhance design, visualisation and concept development

Present ideas and communicate directly with clients

About you

Strong creative instincts and excellent spatial design skills

Highly proficient in relevant 3D modelling and design software

Ability to interpret a client brief and develop compelling creative concepts

Understanding of different brand aesthetics, materials and finishes

Ability to move confidently between premium, corporate, playful and experiential design

Understanding of how to design for real-world production and installation

Comfortable presenting ideas and communicating directly with clients

Proactive, reliable and able to work independently

Interested in AI and emerging design technology

Experience in exhibitions, experiential design, brand activations, events, interiors or spatial design

About us

Cre8 Co. designs and delivers exhibitions, brand activations and experiential spaces for some of Australia's and the world's leading brands. We value designers who bring ideas, opinions and fresh thinking to the table, with genuine creative input rather than simply being handed drawings to produce.