3D Exhibition Designer – Global Exhibitions & Brand Experiences
Join Formation Global
Formation Global is an award-winning exhibition and experiential agency that designs and delivers exceptional brand experiences for clients around the world. From major international trade shows and exhibitions to immersive environments and live events, we combine creativity, technical expertise and flawless project delivery to bring ambitious ideas to life.
We're an ambitious, growing business with an entrepreneurial culture, investing in our people, our capabilities and the future of our industry. No two days are the same. You'll work alongside talented creatives, project managers and trusted global partners, designing exhibition environments for leading brands across Europe, North America, the Middle East and beyond.
This role offers the opportunity to travel internationally, attend client meetings and onsite installations, while also enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working from home when project schedules allow. Applicants must be based in the UK, have the legal right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence. If you're passionate about design, enjoy turning ideas into reality and want to see your work showcased around the world, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a 3D Exhibition Designer, you'll be responsible for creating innovative exhibition stands, experiential environments and branded spaces that inspire clients and deliver exceptional visitor experiences.
Working closely with our project management, production and account teams, you'll transform client briefs into compelling, buildable concepts that balance creativity with technical feasibility and commercial objectives. You'll take projects from initial concept through presentation, detailed design and production support, ensuring every solution reflects the highest standards of design excellence.
This is a hands-on creative role requiring imagination, technical knowledge and the ability to communicate ideas with confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop creative exhibition stand concepts from client briefs.
- Produce high-quality 3D visuals, renders, walkthroughs and presentation material.
- Create detailed technical drawings and production-ready artwork.
- Design innovative exhibition environments that balance creativity, functionality and budget.
- Work closely with project managers to ensure designs are practical, buildable and commercially viable.
- Prepare client presentations and confidently explain design rationale.
- Ensure designs comply with venue regulations and exhibition guidelines.
- Coordinate graphic requirements and artwork specifications.
- Support production teams with technical information throughout manufacture and installation.
- Attend client meetings, project briefings, site surveys and design presentations.
- Travel to exhibitions and installations where required to support project delivery.
- Stay informed on design trends, materials, sustainable solutions and emerging technologies.
- Contribute to the continual development of Formation Global's creative standards and design processes.
- Collaborate across all departments to deliver outstanding client experiences.
What We're Looking For
You'll be a creative thinker who enjoys solving design challenges and transforming ideas into engaging brand experiences. You'll be equally comfortable presenting concepts to clients as you are refining technical drawings for production.
Ideally you'll have experience designing exhibition stands, experiential environments, retail interiors or branded spaces, together with a strong understanding of how great design translates into successful live experiences.
We will consider candidates from junior to senior levels.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience designing exhibition stands, experiential projects or commercial interiors.
- Excellent creative and conceptual design skills.
- Strong sketching, visualisation and presentation abilities.
- Ability to produce technical drawings and production information.
- Strong understanding of exhibition construction methods and materials.
- Ability to visualise and design in three dimensions.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of client objectives.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as 3ds Max, V-Ray, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (or equivalent) and AI.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Sharepoint.
Personal Qualities
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about outstanding design.
- Creative, imaginative and curious.
- Positive, proactive and solutions-focused.
- Organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident presenting ideas and communicating with clients.
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Collaborative and supportive of colleagues.
- Eager to learn new technologies, materials and design techniques.
- Professional, reliable and accountable.
- Honest, ethical and committed to high standards.
- Flexible and willing to travel internationally when required.
Travel & Working Pattern
This is a hybrid role combining office-based working, home working and international travel.
The successful candidate should expect:
- Some UK and overseas travel.
- Attendance at client meetings, design presentations and site surveys.
- Occasional onsite support during exhibition installations.
- Visits to suppliers, production facilities and exhibition venues.
- Occasional overnight stays.
- Weekend work where project schedules require.
- Flexibility to work from home at agreed times.
Essential Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
- Be based in the United Kingdom.
- Have the legal right to work in the UK.
- Hold a full, valid UK driving licence.
- Be willing and able to travel throughout the UK and internationally.
- Be comfortable attending onsite installations, client meetings and exhibitions, including occasional overnight stays and weekend work.
Why Join Formation Global?
- Design exciting projects for leading global brands.
- See your ideas brought to life at exhibitions and events around the world.
- Travel internationally and experience world-class exhibitions.
- Join an ambitious, growing and forward-thinking business.
- Be part of a talented, collaborative and supportive creative team.
- Enjoy genuine creative freedom, responsibility and variety in your work.
- Benefit from opportunities for personal development and career progression.
- Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working where project commitments allow.
- Help shape the future of an agency that is continuing to grow its international reputation.
If you're passionate about creating exceptional exhibition environments and want to build your career with a business that values creativity, teamwork and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alcester, Warwickshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Project management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
