Location US-IL-Hodgkins

GES, Global Experience Specialists, is a global exhibition services company with a legacy spanning over 90 years and teams throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. We create some of the most influential exhibitions in the world - think international medical symposiums, industry leading exhibitions for technology, manufacturing that help communities meet, educate and move their mission forward. From initial strategy to show-stopping audio visual, accommodations to award winning creative - and every detail in between - we create shows that propel commerce, education and community!

Our mission is to deliver extraordinary exhibition experiences through simple, user-friendly services and best-in-class execution.

You love bringing collaborative authentic experiences to life with imagination, creative flair and design innovation. And you're looking for a great place to grow and test your mettle as part of a truly collaborative team of creatives to create inspiring experiences for some of the world's biggest brands.

If you also possess restless curiosity and infectious enthusiasm for the trade show and exhibition industry and are a 3D experiential designer that is passionate about creating unique, progressive and award-winning solutions - we'd like to meet you.

Design Approach

Work in partnership with creative directors and team members to develop best in class experiential solutions in a practical and timely manner.
• Work closely with teams of all sizes and skill levels in design charrettes and workshops.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to design powerful, effective 3D business solutions.
• Deftly create 3D models from the graphics of style guides from a wide variety of clients.
• Intuitively design with the trade show attendee journey in mind.
• Use animation to create impactful walk-through videos of your designs.

Execution and Inspiration

• Create environmental design ideas for trade shows, corporate events, brand activations, conferences, delivering on different touch points with flair and consistency.
• Enhance brand experiences with detailed 3D-visualization such as floor plans, conceptual renderings, elevations, and architecture.
• Interpret briefs and be familiar with the new business pitch process.
• Brilliantly present yourself as a considerate and reliable teammate on every project.
• Partner with designated art director or creative director to execute the 3D design direction.
• Bring an innovative approach to all work and push the boundaries of 3D software.
• Visualize powerful 3D experiential concepts and collaborate with other 3D and 2D designers.
• Articulate vision through pencil and paper when necessary - sketch and illustration skills are a plus.
• Apply or expand upon knowledge of motion graphics design and animation for added value.
• Work closely with clients in person and on calls in a professional manner.
• Quickly adapt and respond to revisions within a fast-paced work environment.
• Maintain our core GES brand values of Trust, Responsibility, Understanding and Excellence (TRUE).

Fit and Finish

• Treat every project as an opportunity to celebrate the joy of the making and crafting process.
• Practice excellence in design craft and finishing with flawless execution.
• Deliver renders of exceptional, beautifully lit 3D concepts.
• Explore new artistic styles and methods of rendering 3D models through various filters.
• Believe that small things make a big difference in attention to detail.

• 4-6+ years' experience within the exhibition, events or experiential industry with a background in brand design, environmental, spatial and visual storytelling
• An obsession with the latest trends in design, culture and technology innovations
• A passion for finding the right balance of materials, space and light to create innovative spaces
• Ability to integrate with various disciplines and collectively build presentation and executional drawings including floor plans, perspective interiors, elevations, 3D fixtures, print and digital media
• A firm understanding of technology integration and collaborating with tech partners
• A vast knowledge of materials, finishes, graphic applications and fabrication methods
• Convincing presentation skills and ability to articulate a vison and the ideas they create
• A keen sense of project flow, timelines, project challenges and appropriate paths to resolution
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop visualization
• Expert knowledge of 3D Studio Max with V-ray or similar 3D industry-standard software
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to industry-related shows, conferences and meetings

Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Here are some of the highlights:

• Competitive salaries
• 401K with company match
• Healthcare/vision/dental insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Career development program
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation time
• Community involvement opportunities
• Team activities

And much more...

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We are making intentional efforts to promote positive work environments that welcome a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and understand that for our community to thrive, we must appreciate and celebrate each one of our team members' own uniqueness.