Description

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs.

Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are value
• 75-years of financial stability

Derse employs over 500 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Pittsburgh. Visit our website derse.com to learn more.

As the Senior Environments Designer, you'll drive the creative process for new builds and exhibit projects, as well as lead program maintenance. Additionally, the Senior Environments Designer will be accountable for delivering creative solutions that meet clients' objectives within their given budget, while collaborating with the assigned project team. If you have lots of crazy ideas and no outlet for them, read through and apply! We'll help each other in realizing those dreams in our team-oriented atmosphere! 

Senior Environments Designer Responsibilities

• Execute creative and visualization on projects supporting the agreed upon win strategy and as directed. In some cases, may assist in developing the seed idea. Solutions should uniquely and purposefully meet and exceed client expectations and objectives within budget parameters both for the project and for ongoing cost of ownership. 
• Creative work will typically have a heavy dose of account design (existing clients) as well as new business assignments where appropriate. 
• Typically will work on higher budget projects and sometimes may direct other designers. 
• Complete concept ideation efforts independently or with the team.
• Adhere to the established creative process.
• Work within allocated hours and meet given deadlines. If issues arise with hours or deadlines, communicate this to your supervisor. 
• Consistently interact and collaborate with estimating to ensure client budget compliance and to explore innovative solutions and options that deliver more for the client at lower costs. 
• Effectively interact with customers through pre-sale process and have the ability to participate in presentations. Clearly articulate ideas and strategies for internal meetings. 
• Generate expected deliverables (based on deliverables standards).
• Internally and externally present ideas either in person or via remote technologies in a cohesive, well thought-out manner.
• Provide leadership and support to divisional Creative Initiatives
• Accurately report time and status on a daily basis.
• Attend project and departmental meetings. 
• Maintain creative files within the appropriate project folders on the server, using appropriate naming conventions and file structure.
• Stay abreast of relevant trends inside and outside of the industry to keep yourself on the leading edge of creativity.

Requirements

Senior Environments Designer Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, interior, architectural or related design. 
• 5 - 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Proficiency in 3D Studio Max and Adobe Creative Suite is required
• Trade show industry experience preferred. 
• Ability to travel to show site and client locations as needed.

*To be formally considered, please upload a copy or attach a link to your professional portfolio.*