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Designer / Project Manager – Exhibitions
📍 South London | Full-Time | Office-Based
Are you a creative exhibition designer who enjoys taking projects from concept through to installation?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established exhibition design and build company with an outstanding reputation for delivering bespoke exhibition stands and experiential environments across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth, they're looking for a Designer / Project Manager to join their collaborative team in South London.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines creative flair with strong technical and project management skills, and enjoys working closely with clients to bring ideas to life.
The Role
You'll manage exhibition projects from initial brief through design, production and final installation, ensuring every project is delivered on time, on budget and to an exceptional standard.
Working closely with clients, suppliers and internal production teams, you'll balance creativity with practical delivery while managing multiple live projects.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design creative, bespoke exhibition stands and produce high-quality 3D visualisations using 3DS Max
- Produce technical drawings and production documentation in AutoCAD
- Manage projects throughout the full design and build process
- Present concepts and develop designs in collaboration with clients
- Coordinate with production teams, suppliers and contractors
- Prepare project schedules and oversee delivery against deadlines and budgets
- Specify suitable materials, finishes and construction methods
- Ensure designs are practical, commercially viable and ready for manufacture
- Attend client meetings and support on-site installations when required
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
- 2–5 years' experience within the exhibition design and build industry
- OR a recent design graduate with excellent 3DS Max and AutoCAD skills and a genuine passion for exhibitions
- Strong proficiency in 3DS Max and AutoCAD (essential)
- A portfolio showcasing both creative design and technical capability
- Excellent organisation and project management skills
- Confident communication and client-facing experience
- The ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail
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Desirable:
- Knowledge of exhibition construction methods and materials
- An additional European language
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time position
- Creative, collaborative office environment in South London
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of bespoke exhibition and experiential projects across the UK and Europe
- Excellent long-term career development within a successful and growing business
If you're looking for a role where you can combine creative design with hands-on project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
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