Exhibit Designer

Catalyst Exhibits; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Exhibits is seeking an experienced Exhibit Designer in Kenosha, WI to lead concept development and deliver innovative tradeshow environments.

You will partner with sales, project management, and fabrication teams, present design concepts to clients, mentor junior designers, and drive design processes that ensure quality and on-time delivery across multiple projects. This role demands a strong portfolio, hands-on CAD/3D skills, and the ability to win business through compelling visuals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in experiential or interior/environmental design with a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to present and sell creative concepts to clients.
• Ability to integrate spatial and graphic design for cohesive experiences.
• Experience mentoring or leading designers.
• Self-motivated with ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Process-oriented with focus on efficiency and quality.
• Proficiency in 3DS MAX, CAD, Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom tradeshow booths, from initial concept through final production
• Create visually engaging, functional, and brand-aligned exhibit designs that meet client objectives and budgets
• Present and pitch design concepts to prospective clients, clearly communicating creative vision and strategic value to secure new business
• Lead design forprogram accounts, building strong client relationships, establishing trust over time and understanding business goals
• Collaborate closely with sales, project management, and fabrication teams to ensure seamless execution
• Mentor and support junior designers, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development
• Establish, follow, and improve internal design processes to drive efficiency, consistency, and quality
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of detail and meeting deadlines
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies to continuously elevate design output

Skills

Experiential design

Client presentations

Project leadership

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

3DS MAX

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Explore exciting opportunities and take the next step toward building your future in the trade show and event experience industry!

Position:Exhibit Designer

Location: Kenosha, WI

Job Id:190

# of Openings:1

Exhibit Designer

We are seeking an experienced and driven Designer to lead the conceptualization, development, and delivery of innovative tradeshow and experiential environments. This role blends creative design expertise with client-facing presentation skills, requiring someone who can both envision compelling booth experiences and effectively pitch those ideas to win new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom tradeshow booths, from initial concept through final production


• Create visually engaging, functional, and brand-aligned exhibit designs that meet client objectives and budgets


• Present and pitch design concepts to prospective clients, clearly communicating creative vision and strategic value to secure new business


• Lead design forprogram accounts, building strong client relationships, establishing trust over time and understanding business goals


• Collaborate closely with sales, project management, and fabrication teams to ensure seamless execution


• Mentor and support junior designers, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development


• Establish, follow, and improve internal design processes to drive efficiency, consistency, and quality


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of detail and meeting deadlines


• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and technologies to continuously elevate design output

Qualifications

• Proven experience in experiential or interior/environmental design with a strong portfolio of executed projects (exhibits, interiors, retail, pop-ups, or environments etc )


• Demonstrated success presenting and selling creative concepts to clients


• Ability to think across both spatial and graphic design to ensure cohesive experiences


• Experience mentoring or leading other designers


• Highly self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish


• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills


• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement


• Proficiency in relevant design tools (e.g., 3DS MAX, Cad, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strategic, creative thinker


• Confident and persuasive presenter


• Collaborative and supportive team member


• Detail-oriented and highly organized


• Process-driven with a commitment to quality and consistency