Senior Experiential Designer / Creative Strategist

Exhibitus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exhibitus is looking for a Senior Experiential Designer / Creative Strategist to lead the development of immersive brand environments across various platforms. Your role will involve designing compelling narratives and collaborating with teams to create impactful experiences for global brands.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in design with 5–10 years of experience in experiential marketing or related fields. Exhibitus emphasizes inclusion and a fun working culture, making it an exciting place to contribute creatively.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in experiential marketing, exhibit design, or related fields.
• Portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and executional excellence.
• Strong design instincts and a personal passion for design.

Responsibilities

• Translate brand strategy into spatial storytelling and physical experiences.
• Design environments that communicate clearly to different audience types.
• Collaborate with various teams to deliver successful projects.

Skills

Experiential marketing

Exhibit design

Branded environments

Spatial design

Strong instincts around brand communication

Education

Background in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field

Job description

Exhibitus’ culture is one of inclusion, transparency and dedication to exceeding expectations especially when it comes to fun along the way. And we are always looking for like-minded, hardworking folks to join our team.

Have a passion for the live events and experiential marketing industry? Know how to build solid relationships with customers and colleagues? We typically have openings in the following departments:

• Warehousing

Position: Senior Experiential Designer / Creative Strategist

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id: 281

# of Openings: 1

Why you'll love Exhibitus

At Exhibitus, we believe the most powerful brand experiences don’t just look good — they create emotional connection, influence behavior, and make people remember who a brand is.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Exhibitus is hiring a Senior Experiential Designer / Creative Strategist. As a Senior Experiential Designer/ Creative Strategist y ou’ll help lead the development of immersive brand environments across trade shows, experiential campaigns, branded environments, and strategic activations for some of the world’s most recognized brands

Responsibilities

• Translate brand strategy into spatial storytelling and physical experiences
• Develop creative concepts from initial ideation through presentation and execution
• Design environments that communicate clearly to different audience types
• Collaborate with strategists, account teams, producers, fabricators, and clients
• Present ideas confidently and intelligently to clients and internal teams
• Build compelling narratives around design decisions
• Contribute to pitch work, RFP responses, and high-level creative strategy
• Help mentor younger creatives while continuing to sharpen your own craft
• Push the quality of thinking, not just the quality of renderings

Requirements and skills

• 5–10 years of experience in experiential marketing, exhibit design, branded environments, retail experiences, or spatial design
• A background in Industrial Design, Product Design, Environmental Design, Architecture, Experiential Design, Marketing, or a related field
• A portfolio that demonstrates both conceptual thinking and executional excellence
• Strong instincts around brand communication and audience engagement
• Exceptional taste and a refined design point of view
• A personal passion for design beyond work

Strong proficiency in some combination of: