Technical Exhibition Stand Designer

We’re on the hunt for a Technical Exhibition Stand Designer to be part of our team that turns concept exhibition stand designs into real life exhibition stands.

With every exhibition stand design having its own unique look and feel, every project brings new challenges to work on. We’re a team that loves coming up with solutions and new ideas for how to build things.

If you’re curious about how things go together, have a passion for building things, have an unhealthy obsession with lego or can visualise how to build anything, this could be the role for you.

About Motive Exhibitions and Motive Graphics

In the last few years, our exhibition stand design, graphics, and installation business has grown faster than we ever imagined. We’re constantly in demand because we build long-lasting relationships with clients and create exhibition stands that stop people in their tracks.

To make that happen, we’ve brought together a talented team from a wide range of backgrounds. Everyone brings something different to the table, and we always make sure there are opportunities to develop new skills. You’ll have the same opportunity.

We’ve got some exciting plans ahead, and we’d love you to be part of them.

What will you do as a Project Co-ordinator?

• Transform concept visuals into technical plans to build real life exhibition stands, by sitting between the creative and production teams.
• Create 3D and 2D working drawings and instructions, including specifying materials and graphics required for the exhibition stand. Our production team will follow these to produce and build the exhibition stand.
• Create instructional drawings and plans for the warehouse and installation teams to prepare for building the stand.

What are we looking for?

• Take exhibition stand designs and renders, and interpret how they can be built or manufactured from modular or custom-built parts.
• Create artwork templates to send to customers based on their stand design for graphic designers to create print-ready artwork from.
• Produce 3D plans alongside cut files for the production team to use in manufacturing or cutting of materials, including specifying materials, finishes and elements required.
• Produce instructional build plans for the install team to work from when building the stand at the event.
• Create accurate parts and picking lists to accompany the build plans for the warehouse to use when loading the stand.
• Work alongside the project manager to ensure timelines and budgets are kept on track.
• Specify services and provide technical plans to the project manager for required stand services to support the design and build (e.g. electrics, rigging requirements).

Skills and personal qualities:

• A high level of attention to detail is a must
• Must be a good problem solver
• Experience in 3D CAD software, having experience in SketchUp and Layout experience would be beneficial as this is the software we currently use
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite would be beneficial, but not essential, as training will be provided
• Experience in exhibition stand design and working in the events industry
• Experience with BeMatrix would be beneficial, but not essential, as training will be provided
• Passion and enthusiasm for working out how things are built and how they go together
• Knowledge of materialsand systems used in the exhibition industry 
• Good technical knowledge of wood and/or metal working would be preferred
• Be able to manage working on multiple projects at the same time
• Friendly and personable when dealing with all internal and external customers and team. 
• Attention to timelines and ability to forward plan
• Be energetic, lively, professional and pleasant to work with.

Opportunities for you:

• The chance to grow and develop as an exhibition stand designer if that’s your goal

• On the job and external training to develop in your role

• An opportunity to expand your role within the business and feel genuinely appreciated for what you do

• Become part of the close-knit Motive team and shape your own career path

• Take part in Friday afternoon team beers and a variety of social events

So, if this sounds like the perfect fit for you and you want to be part of a team that works hard, plays hard, and genuinely enjoys what they do, get in touch.

Pay:

£30,000.00 – £40,000.00 per year (pro rata), experience dependent

Benefits:

Alongside working with an incredible team on some of the biggest exhibitions in the UK and Europe, all staff enjoy:

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata)

• Pension scheme

• Proactive pay reviews and increases

• Free gym membership

• Electric car charging points

• Community activity days

• Free company merchandise

• Regular social activities including quizzes, parties, team days out, and weekly lunches (good job we offer a free gym membership!)

• Free hot and cold drinks in the office

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
St. Neots PE19 8YX: Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
A-Level or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Location:
St. Neots PE19 8YX

Work Location:
In person. Please note: this is not a hybrid or remote role, as too much happens too quickly to be away from the action

Application deadline:
Until we find someone amazing!