Principal Consultant - Experiential Design

About the role

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. Today, we're a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services, serving over 17,000 organizations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, cohesive experiences aligned to brand, messaging, and business objectives
• Translate strategic narratives and value propositions into immersive spatial and content-driven experiences
• Define end-to-end experience frameworks, including environments, activations, and supporting collateral
• Concept and design large-scale scenic buildouts, booths, stages, and branded environments
• Develop 3D renderings and visualizations to communicate design intent and achieve stakeholder alignment
• Design pop-up activations and modular environments adaptable across event types and scales
• Ensure consistency and cohesion across physical, digital, and hybrid touchpoints
• Recommend and define comprehensive event content packages, including signage systems, digital displays, print collateral, and interactive touchpoints
• Ensure all creative outputs align with a unified narrative and attendee journey
• Partner with copywriters, designers, and motion/video teams to execute creative concepts
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to align on objectives and execution
  Collaborate with internal creative teams to guide concept development and production
  Liaise with external vendors, fabricators, and experiential partners to ensure quality execution
• Guide projects from concept through execution, maintaining design integrity
• Review and approve creative outputs, including builds, signage, and digital assets
• Operate within production constraints, timelines, and budgets

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in experiential design and event environments (conferences, trade shows, and brand activations)
• Advanced 3D design and rendering skills (e.g., SketchUp, Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar tools)
• Proficiency in print and digital production, with knowledge of materials, fabrication, and display systems
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking abilities
• The ability to connect brand narratives to physical and digital experiences
• Experience developing integrated creative systems beyond standalone deliverables
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative vision
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with creative and non-creative stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, and competing priorities

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in an in-house brand or creative team and/or agency environment
• Portfolio demonstrating experiential design work, including scenic design, activations, and integrated campaigns
• Familiarity with event technology such as LED walls, interactive installations, and AR/VE
• Experience supporting global event programs or scaling environments across regions
• On-site event experience overseeing installation and execution

Benefits

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000, which includes a base salary. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.