Senior 3D Exhibit Designer

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Senior 3D Exhibit Designer to translate client briefs into compelling, buildable environments for trade shows and experiential projects. You will create floor plans, elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials while collaborating with account executives, estimating, and fabrication teams to align with budgets and timelines.

This fully remote role offers exposure to diverse projects, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in exhibit design or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating sophisticated 3D design, spatial thinking, and visuals.
• Experience designing custom trade show exhibits or experiential environments preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and rendering software listed above.
• Strong stay-on-budget and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative 3D concepts for trade show exhibits and branded environments.
• Translate briefs into presentation-ready design solutions with floor plans and renderings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure buildability, cost, and schedule.
• Lead complex design assignments with strong creative ownership.
• Design with materials, fabrication methods, lighting, and construction considerations in mind.
• Present concepts to clients and respond to feedback.

Skills

3D modeling

Rendering

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

AutoCAD

Communication

Tools

3ds Max

Vectorworks

Cinema 4D

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior 3D Exhibit Designer – Fully remote in the USA

Our client creates custom trade show exhibits, branded environments, corporate interiors, and experiential projects that move from concept to real-world execution. We are looking for an experienced Senior 3D Designer who understands that great exhibit design is about more than creating a beautiful rendering. It is about developing creative environments that are compelling, functional, buildable, shippable, installable, and successful for the client. As part of our design team, you will work closely with Account Executives, estimating, project management, graphics, fabrication, and installation teams to turn creative concepts into finished environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative 3D concepts for custom trade show exhibits, branded environments, corporate interiors, and experiential projects
• Translate client briefs, RFPs, sales concepts, and sketches into thoughtful, presentation-ready design solution
• Create floor plans, elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials
• Design environments that reflect the client's brand, objectives, audience, budget, and overall experience
• Develop creative solutions for unique footprints, complex spaces, and challenging project requirements
• Incorporate architecture, custom millwork, graphics, lighting, technology, furniture, signage, and interactive elements into cohesive designs
• Lead complex design assignments with a high level of creative ownership and independent decision-making
• Design with a strong understanding of materials, finishes, fabrication methods, construction, lighting, graphics, and structural considerations
• Collaborate with estimating and fabrication teams to develop creative solutions that are realistic, cost-effective, and buildable
• Consider fabrication, packing, shipping, installation, dismantling, storage, and reuse as part of the design process
• Make informed design decisions based on budget, production capabilities, material availability, and installation requirements
• Participate in client presentations and clearly communicate design concepts, functionality, materials, and the overall experience
• Work with Account Executives to develop compelling creative presentations and respond effectively to client feedback
• Collaborate across departments to identify potential challenges early and help reduce unnecessary revisions during production
• Contribute fresh ideas, creative thinking, and constructive feedback to the broader design team

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in exhibit design, experiential design, environmental design, branded environments, or a related field
• Strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated 3D design, spatial thinking, branded environments, and presentation-quality visualization
• Experience designing custom trade show exhibits or experiential environments strongly preferred
• Proficiency with professional 3D modeling and rendering software such as 3ds Max, Vectorworks, Cinema 4D, AutoCAD, or comparable platforms
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
• Working knowledge of exhibit fabrication, materials, finishes, lighting, graphics, and construction methods
• Ability to read and interpret floor plans, elevations, architectural drawings, and technical information
• Strong understanding of scale, proportion, traffic flow, sightlines, functionality, and attendee experience
• Ability to design within defined budgets and understand how creative decisions affect project cost
• Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the overall creative vision
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams

Experience ThatWillSetYouApart:

• Large island and peninsula exhibits
• Double-deck exhibits and overhead structures
• Corporate environments and branded interiors
• Custom millwork, metal, and specialty fabrication
• SEG, tension fabric, and large-format graphics
• LED displays, specialty lighting, and integrated technology
• Interactive and experiential activations
• Hospitality, lounge, demonstration, and meeting spaces
• Reusable and modular exhibit systems
• Designing projects to specific construction and production budgets
• Working directly with fabrication teams
• Presenting design concepts directly to clients
• Seeing projects through from concept development to installation

WhatWeOffer:

• The opportunity to work on a wide variety of creative and technically challenging projects
• Direct collaboration with our in-house estimating, project management, fabrication, graphics, and installation teams
• The ability to see your designs move from concept and rendering to finished physical environments
• A collaborative, creative, and fast-paced work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package

At this employer their designers do not work in a vacuum. You will collaborate directly with the people responsible for estimating, building, managing, shipping, and installing the projects you design. We are looking for someone who is creative, confident, practical, curious, and collaborative. Someone who can push an idea creatively while also asking: Can we build it? Can we install it? Does it work for the client? Can we deliver it within the budget? If you enjoy creating environments that move beyond the computer screen and become real experiences, we would love to hear from you.