Experiential Designer (Exhibit and Environmental)

kubik inc

$70K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Intermediate-level experience in exhibit, experiential, or environmental design.
  • Diverse background in design fields valued over specific years of experience.
  • Proficient in SketchUp or 3D Studio Max and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience with V-Ray for rendering.
  • Familiarity with generative AI tools for ideation process.
  • Strong presentation and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

  • Shape brand narratives into impactful exhibit designs under guidance of the Creative Director.
  • Conduct thorough research on client brands and target audiences to inform design.
  • Participate actively in meetings, contributing visual concepts and ideas.
  • Develop polished concept packages with renderings and presentations that capture your vision.
  • Stay updated on design trends and innovative materials to enhance experiences.
  • Collaborate with Creative team and partners to execute concepts from ideation to reality.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for creative collaboration within a dynamic team.
  • Exposure to diverse design projects across multiple industries.
  • Access to ongoing training in emerging design technologies and trends.
  • Opportunity to develop a strong professional portfolio.
  • Unique workspace in Toronto or Baltimore with hybrid work options.
Full Job Description
We're looking for an Experiential Designer (Exhibit & Environmental) who brings both creativity and practical design experience to the table. You enjoy collaborating, exploring multiple directions, and shaping ideas into experiences that resonate.

What you love doing

  • Exploring multiple design concepts and developing them into experiences that connect with audiences.
  • Digging into brand stories and translating objectives into exhibit environments that feel fresh, intentional, and memorable.


How you'll make an impact

  • Shape the story: Work under the guidance of a Creative Director to design exhibits and environments that bring brands to life.
  • Dig deep: Research client brands, audiences, and project goals to ensure your design decisions are grounded and purposeful.
  • Be in the room: Participate in planning meetings, brainstorms, and client presentations, contributing ideas and visual thinking.
  • Deliver the wow: Develop polished concept packages, including renderings and presentations, that clearly communicate your vision.
  • Stay sharp: Keep up with design trends, materials, fabrication methods, and emerging technologies that elevate physical experiences.
  • Collaborate: Work closely with the Creative team and cross-functional partners to bring concepts from idea to execution.


Who we are looking for:

  • Someone with intermediate-level experience in exhibit, experiential, or environmental design - whether gained through agency work, fabrication environments, or related design fields.
  • We value diverse paths into this discipline; strong skills and a growing portfolio matter more than a specific number of years.


Tools and deliverables:

  • Proficiency in SketchUp or 3D Studio Max and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience with V-Ray
  • Comfort experimenting with generative AI tools as part of the ideation process.
  • Strong ideation, visualization, and presentation skills.
  • TwinMotion or similar animation software
  • Bonus points for experience with Adobe Premiere or basic understanding of video editing software


Where you work:

This posting is for candidates based in either our Toronto or Baltimore offices. Requirement to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Apply Now

Apply through our website with your resume (we love a good 2-pager!) and portfolio of built exhibits or environments showing your process. We can't wait to see what you bring to the table.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000. This salary range reflects an assessment of the local market and may vary based on the successful candidate's experience. It represents the base salary only and does not include eligibility for bonus programs or other total rewards.

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