Exhibit Design Manager

$95,000–$110,000 base + 8–10% target bonus
The Opportunity E3 XPS is looking for an Exhibit Design Manager who wants more than a seat at the drawing board. This is a chance to lead creative work, grow a design team, and help shape the future of a fast-moving experiential company — with a new 130,000-sq-ft design center coming in 2027.
You'll report directly to the President as a hands-on leader of a small design team. One day you might guide the concept for a major custom exhibit; the next, coach a designer through a presentation or solve a buildability challenge with production. Your work shapes what clients see, what we build, and why we win.
What You'll Own Creative direction for custom exhibits, branded environments, and experiential programs
A small team of exhibit designers — coaching, priorities, quality, accountability
Hands-on design leadership on major, high-value opportunities
Design reviews covering strategy, storytelling, aesthetics, and buildability
Collaboration with Sales, Estimating, Project Management, Graphics, Production, and Operations
Client presentations that connect the idea to the business case
Design standards and processes that improve speed, consistency, and profitability
You Might Be a Fit If You See the big idea and the details it takes to make it real
Enjoy leading people but want to stay close to the creative work
Give direct, useful feedback that builds others up
Know great exhibit design has to be visually powerful, technically sound, and financially responsible
Move with urgency and stay composed when priorities shift
Can defend a strong idea, take feedback, and improve the work without ego
What You Bring 7+ years of design experience in exhibits, experiential environments, industrial design, interiors, retail, or a related field
Experience leading designers, creative projects, or a design function
A portfolio showing original thinking, spatial problem-solving, and completed work
Knowledge of materials, fabrication, graphics, AV/tech, and production realities
Strong 3D design, rendering, and presentation skills
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience welcome

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