Exhibition Designer Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of an Exhibition Designer includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Creating initial design sketches and computer-generated three-dimensional visuals, sometimes building models and prototypes;
- Attending meetings to discuss the status of current projects and to be briefed on new projects;
- Handling production orders for materials and site services, e.g. electronics;
- Responding to emails and telephone calls from clients, and answering technical questions;
- Working on quotes – once the design brief and concept are established, the costs need to be calculated to make sure the project is financially viable;
- Liaising with clients to discuss the brief (themes, ideas or products to be promoted);
- Discussing the brief and design concepts with the design team, finalising proposals and presenting these to clients;
- Taking financial responsibility for a project in terms of meeting budget constraints;
- Developing a genuine understanding of the client’s brand, products, needs and objectives, as well as the motivations behind customers’ buying decisions;
- Meeting with and briefing suppliers;
- Transporting displays to exhibition sites and installing and dismantling exhibition displays.
- Liaising with the workshop manager to ensure the project is within budget, on schedule and meeting the client’s requirements and that it complies with health and safety regulations;
- Gathering product information from the client;
- Doing a variety of design work (graphic design and artwork) for different displays and exhibitions;
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Exhibition Designer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Exhibition Designer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
