Senior Designer Custom build Exhibition Stands

Disrupt Talent Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design and build company in Southampton is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the creative design process for exhibition stands and experiential environments. This role involves producing high-quality design drawings, supporting sales teams with presentations, and staying aware of design trends. Candidates should have advanced skills in Vectorworks and 3D Studio Max, along with strong commercial awareness. This position offers long-term career development opportunities and exposure to high-profile projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to play a key role in shaping creative output

Exposure to high-profile UK and international projects

Collaborative, office-based working environment

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Vectorworks and 3D Studio Max is essential.
• Strong understanding of spatial design principles and construction methods is required.
• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of cost implications is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative concept development for exhibition stands and experiential environments.
• Produce high-quality 2D and 3D design drawings and visual renders.
• Support Sales and Account teams with client presentations and pitch visuals.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Vectorworks

Advanced proficiency in 3D Studio Max

Strong understanding of spatial design principles

Confident communication and presentation skills

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Vectorworks

Microsoft 365

Job description

Senior Designer (Exhibitions & Experiential Environments)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Southampton - Office-based, Monday to Friday

About The Company

Disrupt Talent is recruiting on behalf of a confidential creative design and build business specialising in bespoke exhibition stands and experiential event environments for UK and international clients.

The business is known for delivering high-quality, brand-led environments that combine creativity with build practicality. They are open to considering candidates from outside the traditional exhibitions industry, particularly those with strong spatial or experiential design backgrounds who are keen to apply their creativity in a live events setting.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Designer who is passionate about creating engaging, innovative spatial environments and wants to help push the creative needle.

You will lead the creative design process from concept through to client presentation, working closely with Sales, Account, and Project teams to deliver visually striking and commercially viable solutions. The role suits a confident designer who enjoys influencing creative direction while remaining hands-on with design delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading creative concept development for exhibition stands and experiential environments
• Producing high-quality 2D and 3D design drawings and visual renders using Vectorworks and 3D Studio Max
• Supporting Sales and Account teams with client presentations and pitch visuals
• Incorporating client and stakeholder feedback into evolving design concepts
• Ensuring designs are aligned with brand objectives, budgets, and build feasibility
• Maintaining awareness of design, experiential, and spatial trends and introducing fresh ideas
• Collaborating closely with internal teams throughout the design and delivery lifecycle

Skills & Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Vectorworks and 3D Studio Max
• Strong understanding of spatial design principles and construction methods
• Solid commercial awareness, with an understanding of cost implications across different design and build approaches
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Awareness of sustainable or environmentally conscious design practices

Software

• Vectorworks
• Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel)

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping creative output
• Exposure to high-profile UK and international projects
• Open-minded approach to candidates from related creative industries
• Collaborative, office-based working environment in Southampton
• Long-term career development within a growing creative business