Environments Designer - Trade Shows

Derse; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Energetic culture where ideas are valued

Financial stability with 75+ years of experience

Job summary

Derse is seeking an Environments Designer to innovate and create exhibit designs for trade shows and experiential marketing projects. This role involves developing design concepts, presenting models to clients, and collaborating with the creative team to ensure successful project execution.

Located in the Pittsburgh area, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of experience along with proficiency in 3D Studio Max. The position allows for creative freedom while supporting client-specific needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5-7 years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in using 3D Studio Max is mandatory.
• Experience in the Experiential/Events Marketing industry required.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency and process-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and implement design strategies for exhibits.
• Design creative work for clients including new developments and maintenance.
• Present models and designs to clients project by project.
• Work with the Creative Team Coordinator for project management.
• Maintain working knowledge of creative software and project files.

Skills

3D Studio Max

Creative design

Project management

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Creative software

Job description

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 75+ years of financial stability

Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany.

As an Environments Designer, focusing on tradeshows & experiential marketing, you'll interpret client needs to create exhibit designs and 3D models that deliver on unique objectives. The Environments Designer will also support ongoing program maintenance for existing client properties within the Pittsburgh area office. This role gives you the opportunity to let your creativity run while working on fully custom trade show exhibits! Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts, implement design strategies and produce winning strategic solutions.
• Design creative work for existing clients, as well as prospects. Includes new exhibit development, as well as program maintenance: adding new components, graphics, and/or reconfiguring existing client properties.
• Present renderings, models, and designs to clients on a project by project basis.
• Adhere to the established creative process.
• Works with Creative Team Coordinator for:
  • Project resource needs
  • Hours determination
  • Work Front information management
  • Project management using Work Front reporting tools
• Resolve conflict stemming from poor information, budget concerns, due dates, etc.
• Accurately report daily time and project status updates.
• Maintain working knowledge of Derse creative software.
• Provide ongoing maintenance to creative files within project folders on server.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and / or 5-7 years relevant experience required
• Proficiency in using 3D Studio Max required
• Previous work within the Experiential / Events Marketing industry
• Experience within Adobe Creative Suite desired
• Self Motivated with a high sense of urgency and process oriented

This position must reside within the Pittsburgh area office.