Exhibition Designer (Construction)

Cooee Inc. Career (Be one of us); Makati; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooee Inc. Career seeks an Exhibition Designer (FG - 2 years of experience) to deliver designs from concept to build-ready specifications. You will work with sales, design leadership, production and installation teams to maintain design intent while meeting budget, safety and program requirements.

This role is based at our Iloilo City office; travel to client sites may be required. You will translate client briefs into compelling spaces, supervise technical drawings, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of space planning, materials, lighting, fabrication techniques and construction details.
• Ability to interpret design and develop creative solutions.
• Knowledge of exhibition booths, construction, modular systems and display fabrication is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, coordination and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing exhibition concepts including spatial layouts, creative themes and 3D visuals.
• Translating client requirements, brand guidelines and objectives into compelling design solutions.
• Producing detailed technical drawings and specifications with materials, dimensions and finishes.
• Co-ordinating with production teams, suppliers and engineers to validate constructability.
• Managing design workload across multiple projects and ensuring quality handover to production.

Skills

Space planning

Materials

Lighting

Fabrication

Construction details

Job description

Exhibition Designer (FG - 2 years of experience)

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About the Role

We are looking for an Exhibition Designer responsible for delivering exhibition designs from initial concept through to detailed, build-ready specifications. The role combines creative concept development with technical design documentation to ensure exhibition solutions are innovative, commercially viable, compliant, and executed to a high standard.

The role works closely with sales, design leadership, production, and installation teams to ensure design intent is maintained from client brief through to delivery, while meeting budget, safety, and program requirements.

We have partnered with an Australian custom display and build company that brings brands to life through creative, purpose-built spaces. With over 25 years of experience and their work spans some of Australia’s leading brands and agencies, creating award-winning displays that help businesses tell their stories and make an impact.

Why Cooee

Because we believe in the power of human connection. Because we are committed to flourishing human potential. Because we dream of a world where each one of us walks along the path to who we are and the best that we can be. This is Why we do What we do - 'To be a part of transformation one person, one community, one business at a time.

We are One Team committed to investing in relationships fueled by trust and anchored on the One Shared Vision 'to transform through connection'. We believe this is where the strength of Cooee and our partnerships lie - in having clarity and conviction in purpose.

What you'll be working on:

Concept Design & Creative Development

• Developing exhibition concepts including spatial layouts, creative themes and 3D visuals
• Translating client requirements, brand guidelines and strategic objectives into compelling design solutions
• Considering customer experience, functionality and commercial viability during concept development
• Ensuring concepts are achievable and suitable for progression to detailed specification and construction

Technical Design & Specifications

• Producing detailed technical drawings and specifications including materials, dimensions, finishes and construction details
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, Work Health & Safety requirements and manufacturing constraints
• Co-ordinating with production teams, suppliers, contractors and engineers to validate constructability
• Updating specifications throughout the project lifecycle to reflect approved changes

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Working closely with sales, project managers and design leaders to interpret briefs, budgets and timelines
• Supporting concept and design presentations, providing clear design rationale
• Incorporating client and stakeholder feedback while maintaining design integrity

Project Delivery Support

• Managing own design workload across multiple projects concurrently
• Identifying and resolving design, technical or constructability issues proactively
• Assisting with site inspections and quality checks as required
• Ensuring effective handover of documentation to production and installation teams

Design Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintaining a high level of design accuracy, documentation quality and attention to detail
• Ensuring consistency with DisplayWise and Creative Hire brand and design standards
• Staying current with exhibition design trends, materials and technologies
• Contributing ideas and improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and competitiveness

Customer Service

• Working collaboratively with all departments required to ensure that projects are delivered to the high quality expected by the customer
• Maintaining communication with departments throughout the projects
• Assisting in resolution of customer concerns

What we're looking for:

• Strong understanding of space planning, materials, lighting, fabrication techniques and construction details.
• Ability to interpret design and develop creative solutions
• Knowledge of exhibition booths, construction, modular systems and display fabrication is a plus!
• Strong communication, presentation, coordination, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift

Onsite (Iloilo Office): Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor, Nelly Garden, Jaro, Iloilo City