Exhibitions Designer (3D Designer) Job at Southampton Full Time

3D Creative Designer

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (5 days onsite during probation)

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a talented Mid-Weight or Senior 3D Creative Designer to join an award-winning exhibition and brand experience company based in Hampshire.

For over 20 years my client have been designing and delivering high-impact exhibition stands, immersive brand activations, retail environments and live event experiences for global brands. Combining bold creative thinking with intelligent modular systems, they transform empty floor space into unforgettable audience-first experiences. Their full in-house team delivers projects from concept through to installation, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional with transferable exhibitions or live events experience who can confidently take ownership of projects with minimal training and work closely with sales, project and operations teams throughout the design process.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing creative 3D concepts and exhibition environments that are visually impactful, commercially viable and operationally deliverable. This role requires someone who understands not only design, but also the practical realities of modular build systems, estimating and live project delivery.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working onsite in Farnborough 5 days per week during the first 6 months of probation.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative 3D exhibition stand and live event concepts
• Develop designs from brief through to client presentation stage
• Produce commercially aware creative solutions aligned to client budgets
• Work collaboratively with sales, project management and operations teams
• Understand and apply modular system logic within stand designs
• Prepare presentation visuals, layouts and technical design packs
• Estimate and price creative concepts during the design process using margin and markup principles
• Present concepts internally and support client-facing presentations where required

Requirements

• Mid-weight or Senior level 3D Designer with exhibitions, events or experiential design experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating live events, exhibition or experiential projects
• Ability to work independently without extensive training
• Strong understanding of modular exhibition systems and operational delivery
• Commercial awareness with the ability to price and estimate concepts
• Proficient in relevant 3D design software
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Must live within approximately 30 miles of Farnborough HQ
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required

Interview Process

Suitable candidates will undertake a four-stage interview process:

Stage 1

Initial conversation to discuss experience, suitability and the role

Stage 2

Practical design test based on creating a modular exhibition stand to an agreed brief and budget

Stage 3

Face-to-face interview presenting the completed design concept

Stage 4

Final interview with the Managing Director

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected and fast-growing creative business known for pushing boundaries within the exhibitions and events industry.

If you are interested in hearing more, please apply with your CV and portfolio.