Exhibition Designer (Makati)

Cooee Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO on Day 1

Coaching & development

Team activities

Learning opportunities

IT equipment provided

Government benefits

Job summary

Cooee Inc. is seeking an Exhibition Designer for our Makati office to lead concept development and detailed design for high-impact exhibition spaces.

You will work closely with sales, design leadership, production, and installation teams to translate briefs into innovative, build-ready solutions while ensuring compliance and timely delivery. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll manage concept development, technical documentation, and on-site support, contributing to projects from ideation to

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in exhibition design or trade show booths.
• Deep understanding of layout planning, materials, lighting, and logistics.
• Ability to analyze briefs and generate innovative solutions.
• Experience with exhibition booth setup and modular systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-team coordination.
• Proven capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop exhibition concepts and 3D renderings.
• Produce build-ready technical drawings and specs.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and installation teams.
• Ensure design intent meets budget, safety, and timelines.
• Support on-site evaluations and quality control.

Skills

Exhibition design

Layout planning

Materials & lighting

Cross-team coordination

Problem solving

Deadline management

Job description

Role Snapshot:

• Fulltime | Onsite | Dayshift

• Deeper understanding of layout planning, materials, lighting, manufacturing techniques, and construction logistics

• Excellent communication, presentation, cross-team coordination, and problem-solving abilities

• Keeping track of modern exhibition trends, structural materials, and digital technologies

• Background in exhibition booth setup, construction methods, modular systems, and display fabrication is highly advantageous

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.

What you'll be working on:

Concept Design & Creative Development

• Crafting exhibition concepts, including spatial planning, creative themes, and 3D renderings

• Transforming client briefs, brand guidelines, and strategic goals into engaging design solutions

• Factoring in visitor experience, operational functionality, and commercial viability during ideation

• Guaranteeing that concepts are realistic and ready to move into detailed specifications and build phases

Technical Design & Specifications

• Generating comprehensive technical drawings and specifications covering materials, dimensions, finishes, and build details

• Verifying that all designs align with industry standards, Work Health & Safety regulations, and manufacturing limits

• Partnering with production crews, vendors, contractors, and engineers to confirm buildability

• Revising specifications across the project timeline to capture all authorized updates

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborating with sales, project managers, and design leads to align on briefs, budgets, and schedules

• Assisting with concept and design pitches while delivering clear creative reasoning

• Integrating feedback from clients and stakeholders without compromising the core design intent

Project Delivery Support

• Handling personal design tasks across several simultaneous projects efficiently

• Spotting and fixing structural, technical, or design issues before they cause delays

• Helping with on‑site evaluations and quality control reviews when necessary

• Providing seamless handovers of all design files to the production and installation crews

Design Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Upholding strict design precision, blueprint quality, and meticulous attention to detail

• Aligning all work with the branding and design expectations of DisplayWise and Creative Hire

• Keeping track of modern exhibition trends, structural materials, and digital technologies

• Pitching ideas and workflows that boost operational efficiency, quality, and market value

Customer Service

• Teaming up with internal departments to guarantee that the final execution matches client quality expectations

• Keeping lines of communication open with relevant teams over the course of each project

• Helping resolve customer issues or design concerns swiftly

What we're looking for:

• Relevant experience in exhibition design, trade show booths, or event management

• Deep understanding of layout planning, materials, lighting, manufacturing techniques, and construction logistics

• Capability to analyze design briefs and generate innovative creative solutions

• Background in exhibition booth setup, construction methods, modular systems, and display fabrication is highly advantageous

• Excellent communication, presentation, cross-team coordination, and problem-solving abilities

• Proven capacity to handle multiple active projects and consistently hit deadlines

Onsite (Makati Office):

901-C, 9th Floor, Vicente Madrigal Building, 6793 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines

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 WE OFFER:

• HMO on Day 1

• Holistic coaching and guidance

• Weekly engagement activities and team connections

• Learning and people development opportunities

• IT equipment provided by Cooee

• Government-mandated benefits

Note: If you have already applied for this role recently, there is no need to submit another application. Our team is currently reviewing all applications received.