RES Exhibit Services is hiring: Graphic Designer – Experiential, Print & Digital

Company DescriptionRES Exhibit Services creates brand experiences that inspire and perform. Today, RES is entering its next chapter with refreshed leadership, a sharper brand direction, new client momentum, and a renewed focus on clarity, accountability, creativity, and measurable results. This role connects brand standards, storytelling, environmental graphics, digital content, production documentation, and field execution across custom exhibits and live events.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to support the development of strategic, visually compelling exhibit and event experiences for RES clients. This role contributes to creative ideation, client presentations, and the planning, documentation, and production of print and digital experiential graphic programs.This position requires a balanced designer: someone who can move confidently between brand strategy, presentation design, screen‑based media, large‑format print, production documentation, and cross‑functional coordination while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and pride in the finished result.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty:Creative Design & Concept DevelopmentSupport the VP of Creative Strategy with creative ideation, mood boards, concept imagery, environmental graphic systems, presentation graphics, and client‑facing design materials.Translate client goals, brand standards, messaging, and campaign direction into compelling visual solutions for trade show exhibits, branded environments, activations, and live events.Contribute ideas in creative reviews, helping strengthen visual storytelling, content hierarchy, user experience, and overall client presentation quality.Create render‑support graphics, presentation assets, and visual direction that communicate graphic intent, scale, finishes, digital touchpoints, and production feasibility.Digital Content Ideation & ProductionConcept and design digital content for experiential environments, including LED and display layouts, touchscreen graphics, presentation media, video wall storyboards, simple motion graphics, and screen content systems.Prepare digital media assets for review, presentation, and production, including image sizing, aspect ratios, screen layouts, file organization, export specifications, and coordination with AV and digital partners.Support basic video editing, motion graphics, animation, and digital content planning when needed, using tools such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, PowerPoint, Keynote, Figma, Canva, or similar platforms.Print Graphics & Production DocumentationDesign and prepare large‑format print graphics, murals, signage, wayfinding, dimensional graphics, and related exhibit and event applications.Pre‑flight client‑provided and internal artwork for resolution, scale, color setup, bleeds, fonts, links, file structure, and output readiness.Create accurate graphic release documentation with dimensions, quantities, substrates, finishes, digital specifications, placement details, and production notes.Coordinate with Production, Print Production, Warehouse, Installation, Estimating, and AV and digital teams to resolve questions and prevent errors before graphics or media are released.Client Consultation & Design SupportParticipate in client and internal discussions related to graphic design, visual storytelling, brand application, digital content, and production feasibility.Provide clear guidance on layouts, image quality, scale, finishes, file preparation, screen and display requirements, production expectations, and installation considerations.Communicate design rationale clearly and help ensure graphic recommendations align with client objectives, budget, timeline, and overall exhibit strategy.Collaboration & Team ContributionWork as an active member of a cross‑functional team supporting Creative Strategy, Client Services, Estimating, Production, Print Production, Digital and AV coordination, Warehouse, and Installation.Communicate clearly regarding deadlines, file status, missing assets, design questions, production concerns, and project risks.Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and follow‑through.Education and Experience3‑6 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in trade shows, exhibits, events, environmental graphics, large‑format print, retail, museums, or experiential design.Strong portfolio demonstrating layout, typography, brand application, visual storytelling, presentation design, environmental graphics, and production‑oriented thinking.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere.Comfort preparing both print and digital files, including large‑format graphics, screen and display layouts, image scaling, color setup, bleeds, fonts, links, and output specifications.Ability to create clear production documentation and graphic release sheets for print and digital experiential graphics.Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience with video editing, motion graphics, animation, digital content planning, LED walls, touchscreens, interactive content, or presentation environments.Familiarity with exhibit construction, substrates, finishing methods, installation requirements, production workflows, and AV and digital coordination.Experience working directly with clients or supporting client presentations.What Success Looks LikeSuccess in this role means creative concepts are translated into clear, compelling, and production‑ready graphics; print and digital files are accurate; release documentation is complete; cross‑functional teams have the information they need; and clients see their brands represented with intention and quality. Beyond the formal benefits, RES offers meaningful work tied to real clients and high‑visibility events; direct access to leadership; a 125,000‑square‑foot environment where design, engineering, fabrication, graphics, warehouse and client teams interact; and the opportunity to help shape the standards of a company entering its next chapter.RES Exhibits is an Equal Opportunity Employer.