Graphic Designer – Experiential, Print & Digital Graphics

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to support the development of strategic, visually compelling exhibit and event experiences for RES clients. This role contributes to creative ideation, client presentations, and the planning, documentation, and production of print and digital experiential graphic programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Creative Strategy with creative ideation, mood boards, concept imagery, environmental graphic systems, presentation graphics, and client-facing design materials.
• Translate client goals, brand standards, messaging, and campaign direction into compelling visual solutions for trade show exhibits, branded environments, activations, and live events.
• Contribute ideas in creative reviews, helping strengthen visual storytelling, content hierarchy, user experience, and overall client presentation quality.
• Create render-support graphics, presentation assets, and visual direction that communicate graphic intent, scale, finishes, digital touchpoints, and production feasibility.
• Concept and design digital content for experiential environments, including LED and display layouts, touchscreen graphics, presentation media, video wall storyboards, simple motion graphics, and screen content systems.
• Prepare digital media assets for review, presentation, and production, including image sizing, aspect ratios, screen layouts, file organization, export specifications, and coordination with AV and digital partners.
• Support basic video editing, motion graphics, animation, and digital content planning when needed, using tools such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, PowerPoint, Keynote, Figma, Canva, or similar platforms.
• Design and prepare large-format print graphics, murals, signage, wayfinding, dimensional graphics, and related exhibit and event applications.
• Pre-flight client-provided and internal artwork for resolution, scale, color setup, bleeds, fonts, links, file structure, and output readiness.
• Create accurate graphic release documentation with dimensions, quantities, substrates, finishes, digital specifications, placement details, and production notes.
• Cook up with Production, Print Production, Warehouse, Installation, Estimating, and AV and digital teams to resolve questions and prevent errors before graphics or media are released.
• Client Consultation & Design Support: Participate in client and internal discussions related to graphic design, visual storytelling, brand application, digital content, and production feasibility.
• Provide clear guidance on layouts, image quality, scale, finishes, file preparation, screen and display requirements, production expectations, and installation considerations.
• Communicate design rationale clearly and help ensure graphic recommendations align with client objectives, budget, timeline, and overall exhibit strategy.
• Collaboration & Team Contribution: Work as an active member of a cross-functional team supporting Creative Strategy, Client Services, Estimating, Production, Print Production, Digital and AV coordination, Warehouse, and Installation.
• Communicate clearly regarding deadlines, file status, missing assets, design questions, production concerns, and project risks.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and follow-through.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in trade shows, exhibits, events, environmental graphics, large-format print, retail, museums, or experiential design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating layout, typography, brand application, visual storytelling, presentation design, environmental graphics, and production-oriented thinking.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere.
• Comfort preparing both print and digital files, including large-format graphics, screen and display layouts, image scaling, color setup, bleeds, fonts, links, and output specifications.
• Ability to create clear production documentation and graphic release sheets for print and digital experiential graphics.
• Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with video editing, motion graphics, animation, digital content planning, LED walls, touchscreens, interactive content, or presentation environments.
• Familiarity with exhibit construction, substrates, finishing methods, installation requirements, production workflows, and AV and digital coordination.
• Experience working directly with clients or supporting client presentations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Additional Certifications: Professional certifications in graphic design, such as Certified Graphic Designer (CGD) or Certified Digital Designer (CDD).

Skills

• Strong visual design skills, including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere.
• Proficiency in digital content creation, including video editing, motion graphics, and animation.
• Experience with large-format printing and production documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $25/hour - $32/hour, and individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

Company Culture

RES Exhibits is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.