Graphic Designer - Events

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Graphic Designer – Events to own the end-to-end creative vision for large-scale conferences, trade shows, and internal events. This role is responsible for translating business goals and brand narratives into immersive, high-impact experiences across scenic environments, activations, and integrated digital and physical collateral.

This individual will bridge concept and execution by designing bold 3D environments and shaping cohesive content ecosystems that bring our value proposition to life across every touchpoint.

Role Description:

Creative Strategy & Experience Design

Lead the creative vision for events by developing 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

Experiential & Environmental Design

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

Content & Collateral Ecosystem

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

Production Oversight

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

Skill Level Requirements

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

Ability to think holistically across spatial design, content, and storytelling

Strong conceptual and strategic thinking abilities

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

Other Requirements

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

Preferred

Familiarity with event technology such as LED walls, interactive installations, and AR/VR

Experience supporting global event programs or scaling environments across regions

On-site event experience overseeing installation and execution

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status