Senior-Level Exhibit Designer

Blair Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blair Inc. in Springfield, VA is seeking an experienced senior exhibit designer to join our team. You will lead concept-to-completion on tradeshows, museums, and corporate displays, delivering innovative designs and detailed construction documentation.

The ideal candidate has a stellar portfolio, strong ownership, and the ability to collaborate with fabrication, project management, and I&D teams. Growth into department head is possible based on performance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Exhibit Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Min 7 years experience designing / detailing museums, tradeshows, and permanent displays.
• Proficiency in 3D Rendering/CAD software, with AutoCAD and 3DS Max highly preferred.
• Knowledge of industry trends, materials, and construction / installation techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail and maintain a high quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Create custom designs for tradeshows, museums, and corporate clients
• Create dynamic design proposal packages for use in client sales pitches
• Coordinate internally with account managers & directly with clients from planning phases through execution of projects
• Collaborate with shop personnel during planning & construction phases
• Collaborate with the I&D department on new designs & builds to ensure on-site installation success
• Independently manage individual projects

Skills

3D Rendering experience

CAD software

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Project ownership

Education

BA/BS in Exhibit Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

3DS Max

SketchUp

Job description

Blair Inc. is a custom design and fabrication exhibit house that has served the tradeshow and museum exhibit worlds for over 70 years.“Team player” is such an overused phrase at this point, but Blair, Inc. is a company whose success is built from people willing to come together, help each other out, and work towards a goal of making every project end with a happy client. Members of the design team play an important role in that by working closely with the fabrication, project management, and I&D teams to adapt designs as requirements change, build on past lessons learned, and incorporate production efficiencies with great design.

We are looking for an experienced, senior-level exhibit designer to join our team with the potential to grow into a management position.The ideal candidate will have a stellar portfolio that showcases creative examples of built designs.This candidate will possess a strong work ethic, a drive to learn & grow, can take ownership of a project, and follow it through from concept to completion.As stated before, this position carries the opportunity for growth, based on experience and demonstrated skills and performance into a management position as the head of the design department.

Responsibilities

• Create custom designs for tradeshows, museums, and corporate clients
• Create dynamic design proposal packages for use in client sales pitches
• Coordinate internally with account managers & directly with clients from planning phases through execution of projects
• Collaborate with shop personnel during planning & construction phases
• Collaborate with the I&D department on new designs & builds to ensure on-site installation success
• Independently manage individual projects

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Exhibit Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field
• Min 7 years experience designing / detailing museums, tradeshows, and permanent displays
• Experienced in use of 3D Rendering/CAD software, with AutoCAD and 3DS Max highly preferred
• Knowledge of industry trends, materials, and construction / installation techniques
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and maintain a high quality of work

This is an in-person position in Springfield, VA