Exhibition Designer
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RTH has an award-winning team of designers from a range of backgrounds and varying experience in both our UK & US offices.
Our team has experience in interiors, graphics, architecture, products, point of sale, furniture as well as exhibition design disciplines. These combine to create a unique, well-rounded team performance.
From small pop-up and shell-scheme installations to large, purpose-built exhibition stands, chalets and permanent visitor centers.
RTH Group is looking to hire a freelance or inhouse exhibition designer for work out of our East Longmeadow office.
About the position:
Looking for an Exhibition designer with 3-5 years experience to join our team, will work directly with the Exhibit Design team, account executives and project management to deliver creative modular and custom exhibit design solutions based on client criteria. Exhibit Design work includes, sketching, 3D modeling/rendering, and detailing of designs for pricing and presentation. Use design research, graphic design tools, and environmental design to create work of moderate to high complexity.
Responsibilities / Tasks
Fluency in visualization standards and practices
Understanding of design planning
Understanding of materials, fabrication processes and techniques
Translates CAD information from clients/designers to suit design purposes and processes
Coordinates designs with graphic, content and technology elements
Develops 3D digital models / visuals / renderings / design direction sketches
Develops presentation plans/elevations/sections/axons, visualizations, and flythroughs
Develops image / mood boards and finish palettes
Develops fabrication intent documentation (drawings / specifications)
Conducts and communicates design research for projects
Works under minimal supervision
Archives design work and records a timesheet
Software Proficiency Requirements:
Vectorworks 2D & 3D CAD / modeling / rendering
FormZ with Rendering plug-in Vray or similar experience with 3D software for modeling, animating, texturing, and rendering exhibits required
Working experience with Adobe Suite. (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) required
Solid familiarity with modular exhibiting systems, custom fabrication, and graphic production required
3 - 4 years of experience designing trade show exhibits required
A strong portfolio of client work reflecting the requirements of this position
Experience in product and graphic design a strong plus
Experience with augmented environments a strong plus
Experience presenting design related topics to audiences a strong plus
Understanding and experience with design processes
Ability to design graphic materials for exhibit designs
Industry knowledge:
Experience with client projects & collaborating with other designers
Capacity to listen effectively; respond clearly and directly, use vocabulary appropriate to the situation; prepare clear, concise reports and records; receive written or oral instructions; use appropriate style, grammar, and tone in informational and formal business communications
Capability to plan, organize and work autonomously or as part of a team; control and/or adapt to interruptions, changes, disorder without losing efficiency
Attention to detail/accuracy: Checks and verifies work; pays attention to details; follows up with others to ensure accuracy.
Commitment to Quality: Able to emphasize the need to deliver quality services; can define standards for quality and evaluate processes and services against those standards
Education/Certification
Bachelor's degree in exhibit design or industrial design or related field
Benefits:
Competitive Salary, Vacation, Sick and Personal Holiday, Company Paid Holidays, Medical Plan & Dental and Vision Plan,401K Retirement Plan
Apply:
Qualified candidates, please submit a letter of interest, PDF of resume and portfolio.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About RTH Group:
Formed in 1981, our parent company; RTH group, has 43 years' experience in providing a comprehensive and exciting range of exhibition and event-related services. RTH’s continued success in the management of international exhibition programs has been a result of working in partnership with customers. We handle an annual program of over 300 events in more than 42 countries and 18 US states for our clients.
With a 25,000 sq ft facility in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, USA. RTH Inc, was set up in 1999 with the aim of servicing existing RTH clients, both US-based and international, having scheduled events within the US. The facility in Massachusetts offers design and project management, storage, carpentry and warehousing.
With a combined 40 employees, RTH group has delivered numerous exhibitions over the last 25 years and have a depth of knowledge of the show sites, rules and regulations and venue limitations.
We have also worked closely with show organizers on space bookings and design approvals for our clients stands both domestically and internationally.
RTH is passionate about delivering innovative and workable design solutions, and an unparalleled level of service on-site that offers our clients peace of mind as well as best value.