Client, Employer, or Organization: Exhibit Studio + Westwind Design
Name of Contact: Suzanne Sadler
Email: admin@exhibitstudio.ca
Phone Number: 4032877232
Website: http://www.exhibitstudio.ca
Job Title: Exhibit/Industrial Designer
Job or Opportunity Description: Are you a creative, self-motivated designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
Exhibit Studio is looking for a creative and versatile Exhibit/Industrial Designer to join our team in Calgary. This position includes conceptualizing and designing projects across various industries: trade show exhibits, museum/interpretive centres, experiential activations, retail, non-profit, corporate and more.
Our company offers full in-house design, fabrication and installation services; we are looking for someone who is creative, energetic, hands-on and enthusiastic about working within a collaborative work environment. You will work closely with our design and fabrication teams, communicating your ideas to deliver innovative and functional design ideas for branded experiences, which integrate structural, graphic and digital elements. We want someone who is highly motivated, with innovative and functional design ideas, and adaptable to our different clients, their brand and their customers.
Why work with us?
Exhibit Studio is one of the top environment and exhibit fabricators in Western Canada. Clients are drawn to us because of our ability to create amazing, original solutions for unique projects—exhibits and environmental experiences that are guaranteed to draw a crowd. We want people who see every project as a creative challenge to exceed our clients' expectations.
Responsibilities:
-Full-time 40-hour work week, paid hourly
-Review project details and client requirements provided by the Art Director/Project Manager
-Develop concept sketches, and communicate ideas with the Art Director and design team
-Develop concept packages and/or provide assets to communicate design ideas to the client
-Create 3D models and renderings to illustrate the design idea(s) and ensure fabricated displays are structurally sound and visually pleasing
-Develop shop drawings for internal and external production teams
-Set up CNC files for productions
-Communicate specification requirements for the graphic designer (internal/external)
-Edit 3D models and shop drawings based on feedback from the Art Director, client, and/or production teams
-Source materials and hardware for exhibit elements
-Inform the Project Manager of completed tasks and communicate with the team of any changes
Candidate Requirements:
-B.Des or B.A. degree, preferably in exhibit design/industrial design
-1-3 years experience with exhibit/industrial design
-Ideation and sketching capabilities, with contemporary aesthetic and storytelling skills
-Passionate about innovative ideas, with a desire to develop design skills and learn new tools, techniques and abilities
-Understanding of basic millwork construction techniques
-Strong spatial visualization and orthographic skills to understand architectural drawings
-Well-versed in 3D CAD and rendering software (Rhino, Solidworks, Keyshot)
-Capable of using Adobe CS programs (Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop)
-Ability to work both independently and collaborate with other team members
-Desire to bring forth and explore new ideas in a collaborative setting, with an understanding of mock-up/prototype methods
-Willing to take constructive criticism from clients and the design team to further develop design ideas and skill sets
-Able to use various communication software (Google Meets, Zoom, Teams, etc.)
-Able to learn project management software to update task/project status (Google Chat, Monday.com)
-Proven ability to produce high-quality, detailed work within tight timelines
-Good organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests and meet deadlines in a professional manner
-Good listening skills to understand client requirements and design changes from the design team
-Must possess a professional and positive attitude
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
Calgary, AB T2H 2L9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work location is at our office in-person
Experience:
Design: 1-3 years
Salary:
$25 - $30 per hour based on experience
Application instructions:
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio through our website: https://www.exhibitstudio.ca/join-the-team. Your portfolio should include at least 4-5 examples of work-related projects. In particular, we want to hear about the process involved in developing the design or project and what best demonstrates your skills and experience. Either upload your resume and portfolio together as one PDF document in the application (multiple files cannot be uploaded) or provide a digital link in your application.
*Applications submitted without the above-stated materials will not be considered for this position, nor move on in the hiring process*
We look forward to hearing from you!
Estimated Compensation: $26/h
Notes: Hello! It is preferred that applicants use the link for the hiring portal rather than contacting us by email through our website: https://www.exhibitstudio.ca/join-the-team
Application Deadline: January 31, 2024