Exhibition Designer (Construction)

Exhibition Designer (FG - 2 years of experience)

About The Role

We are looking for an

Exhibition Designer

responsible for delivering exhibition designs from initial concept through to detailed, build-ready specifications. The role combines creative concept development with technical design documentation to ensure exhibition solutions are innovative, commercially viable, compliant, and executed to a high standard.

The role works closely with sales, design leadership, production, and installation teams to ensure design intent is maintained from client brief through to delivery, while meeting budget, safety, and program requirements.

We have partnered with an Australian custom display and build company that brings brands to life through creative, purpose-built spaces. With over 25 years of experience and their work spans some of Australia's leading brands and agencies, creating award-winning displays that help businesses tell their stories and make an impact.

Why Cooee

Because we believe in the power of human connection. Because we are committed to flourishing human potential. Because we dream of a world where each one of us walks along the path to who we are and the best that we can be. This is Why we do What we do - To be a part of transformation one person, one community, one business at a time.

We are One Team committed to investing in relationships fueled by trust and anchored on the One Shared Vision to transform through connection. We believe this is where the strength of Cooee and our partnerships lie - in having clarity and conviction in purpose.

What You'll Be Working On

Concept Design & Creative Development

Developing exhibition concepts including spatial layouts, creative themes and 3D visuals

Translating client requirements, brand guidelines and strategic objectives into compelling design solutions

Considering customer experience, functionality and commercial viability during concept development

Ensuring concepts are achievable and suitable for progression to detailed specification and construction

Technical Design & Specifications

Producing detailed technical drawings and specifications including materials, dimensions, finishes and construction details

Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, Work Health & Safety requirements and manufacturing constraints

Co-ordinating with production teams, suppliers, contractors and engineers to validate constructability

Updating specifications throughout the project lifecycle to reflect approved changes

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

Working closely with sales, project managers and design leaders to interpret briefs, budgets and timelines

Supporting concept and design presentations, providing clear design rationale

Incorporating client and stakeholder feedback while maintaining design integrity

Project Delivery Support

Managing own design workload across multiple projects concurrently

Identifying and resolving design, technical or constructability issues proactively

Assisting with site inspections and quality checks as required

Ensuring effective handover of documentation to production and installation teams

Design Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Maintaining a high level of design accuracy, documentation quality and attention to detail

Ensuring consistency with DisplayWise and Creative Hire brand and design standards

Staying current with exhibition design trends, materials and technologies

Contributing ideas and improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and competitiveness

Customer Service

Working collaboratively with all departments required to ensure that projects are delivered to the high quality expected by the customer

Maintaining communication with departments throughout the projects

Assisting in resolution of customer concerns

What We're Looking For

Strong understanding of space planning, materials, lighting, fabrication techniques and construction details.

Ability to interpret design and develop creative solutions

Knowledge of exhibition booths, construction, modular systems and display fabrication is a plus!

Strong communication, presentation, coordination, and problem solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift

Onsite (Iloilo Office)

Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor, Nelly Garden, Jaro, Iloilo City