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Exhibit Designer

Design Observer
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2026 CLOSED ON 3/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exhibit Designer position at Design Observer?

Blair Inc. is a custom design and fabrication exhibit house that has served the tradeshow and museum exhibit worlds for over 70 years. We are looking for a highly creative individual with a drive to succeed to become the newest member of our exhibit design team. The exhibit world is a fast paced industry with ever-evolving client needs, and we are looking for a candidate that thrives in this environment, who possesses a strong work ethic, a drive to learn & grow, can take ownership of a project, and follow it through from concept to completion. Our designers also generate the detail drawings that our fabricators build from, so knowledge of construction techniques is a big plus.

“Team player” is such an overused phrase at this point, but Blair, Inc. is a company whose success is built from people willing to come together, help each other out, and work towards a goal of making every project end with a happy client. Members of the design team play an important role in that by working closely with the fabrication, project management, and I&D teams to adapt designs as requirements change, build on past lessons learned, and incorporate production efficiencies with great design.

Responsibilities

  • Create custom designs for tradeshows, museums, and corporate clients
  • Coordinate internally with account managers & directly with clients from planning phases

through execution of projects

  • Generate detail drawings for shop construction & client approval
  • Collaborate with shop personnel during planning & construction phases
  • Participate in client sales pitches
  • Independently manage individual projects

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Exhibit Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field
  • Experience designing / detailing museums, tradeshows, or permanent displays is a plus, but this position is open to applicants of all experience levels; Salary to be commensurate with level of experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3DS Max
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft Office
  • Attention to detail and maintain a high quality of work

To Apply

Please Send a Resume & Portfolio Example To

Matt Markow

mmarkow@blairinc.com

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