Exhibit Design Intern, Winter/Spring 2027

Deckel & Moneypenny, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Deckel & Moneypenny, Inc. in Louisville, KY invites an Exhibit Design Intern to join our team and assist in conceiving, communicating, and executing 3D designs for brand experiences.

You’ll help with concept presentations and see exhibits come to life in the shop, gaining hands-on exposure to the full creative process. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and self-management, with training provided in Vectorworks and 3D modeling; familiarity with Keyshot and Adobe Suite is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D modeling and drafting.
• Strong visual communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple details.

Responsibilities

• Analyze show plans and client briefs to develop exhibit concepts.
• Create mood boards, mock-ups, and style guides for exhibits.
• Perform 3D modeling and drafting in Vectorworks (training provided).
• Visualize design concepts via sketches, 3D models, renderings, and mockups.
• Assist exhibit designers in client and internal presentations.
• Prepare drawing packages including concept and construction drawings.

Skills

3D design concepts

Self-management

Attention to detail

Tools

Vectorworks

Keyshot

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Paid Internship (co-op)

As an Exhibit Design Intern at Deckel & Moneypenny, you’ll experience first‑hand on how our team brings brand experiences to life through immersive and captivating exhibits. From putting together concept presentations to seeing exhibits come to life in the shop, you’ll witness every aspect of the creative process. You’ll assist the exhibit designers in conceptualizing, communicating, and executing 3D designs to exceed client expectations and deliver unforgettable experiences.

Essential Job Functions:

• Analyze show plans, client briefs, and show objectives to develop exhibit concepts.
• Create look‑and‑feel mood boards, compositional mock‑up and exhibit style guides.
• Perform 3D modeling and 2D drafting in Vectorworks (training provided).
• Visualize design concepts through various mediums such as hand sketches, 3D models, computer renderings, and mockups.
• Assist exhibit designers to prepare for client and internal presentations.
• Assist the exhibit design team to prepare comprehensive drawing packages, including concept drawings, construction drawings and setup drawings.

Requirements:

• Term: 3 weeks (Winter) or 12 weeks (Winter/Spring)
• In‑Person: In‑person presence required at our Louisville, KY office. Housing support provided for out‑of‑state applicants.
• Software: Must perform 3D modeling and drafting functions in Vectorworks (Training provided); Keyshot rendering and Adobe Suite experiences are a plus.
• Self‑managing: Able to progress 3D designs with minimal supervision and ask questions proactively.
• Attention to detail: Able to manage a large amount of construction, production, and product details to ensure proper planning and execution.