3D Exhibit Designer Detroit, MI (can be remote) Salary: $50-62.50 Hourly We are seeking a visionary 3D Exhibit Designer with a passion for crafting unforgettable, narrative-driven experiential environments that drive deep consumer engagement. In this role, you will conceptualize, design, and deliver immersive 3D exhibit experiences for trade shows, corporate events, conferences, and live brand activations. You will transform client briefs into highly interactive, emotionally resonant spaces that use powerful storytelling to captivate audiences, forge meaningful brand-consumer connections, and generate measurable engagement outcomes. This hands-on creative position demands deep expertise in the trade show and live event industry, mastery of 3D design tools, and a proven ability to shape compelling brand stories that turn passive visitors into active participants and lifelong brand advocates. Key Responsibilities Lead the creation of innovative 3D experiential concepts and fully immersive exhibit designs specifically engineered to maximize consumer engagement through masterful storytelling at trade shows, live events, and experiential marketing campaigns. Develop narrative-driven environments that guide consumers through intentional story arcs, using spatial sequencing, sensory cues, and dramatic reveals to create emotional journeys and memorable brand moments. Design interactive exhibits that blend physical space, digital technology, and compelling storytelling to encourage hands-on participation, emotional connection, and authentic brand immersion. Create high-quality 3D models, photorealistic renderings, animations, and virtual walkthroughs that vividly communicate the experiential flow, storytelling beats, engagement touchpoints, and audience interaction opportunities. Collaborate with clients, account teams, project managers, fabricators, and AV specialists to ensure every design element serves the overarching brand narrative while prioritizing consumer engagement metrics such as dwell time, interaction rates, social sharing, and lead conversion. Select materials, finishes, lighting, interactive technologies (AR/VR, touchscreens, motion sensors, gamification), and multisensory features that enhance and reinforce the brand story within real-world functionality and budget constraints. Stay ahead of trends in experiential design, consumer behavior insights, narrative architecture, sustainable interactive materials, and emerging technologies that amplify storytelling and audience participation. Present design concepts with a strong focus on the consumer engagement and storytelling strategy, using compelling visuals, experiential narratives, and data-backed rationale to win client approval. Manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously while maintaining an obsessive focus on experiential quality, narrative coherence, and deadline delivery.   Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5 years of professional experience working as a 3D Exhibit Designer (or equivalent role) specifically within the trade show and live event industry, with a demonstrated track record of designing high-engagement, narrative-driven experiential activations. Strong portfolio showcasing successful 3D exhibit designs that delivered exceptional consumer engagement through powerful brand storytelling for major trade shows, corporate events, or brand experiences (portfolio required at time of application). Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Exhibit Design, Experiential Design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Expert proficiency in 3D design software including: AutoCAD / Revit Rhino 3D 3ds Max or Cinema 4D Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Rendering engines such as V-Ray, Enscape, or Lumion Preferred Skills & Attributes Deep expertise in brand storytelling, narrative architecture, and experiential sequencing that transforms exhibits into destination experiences and emotional journeys. Proven success integrating interactive technologies, immersive digital elements, and physical interactions to bring brand stories to life and boost audience participation and connection. Strong understanding of consumer psychology, storytelling principles, and engagement design that turns spaces into vehicles for authentic brand narratives. Knowledge of trade show regulations, fire codes, ADA compliance, structural engineering, and fabrication processes, all viewed through the lens of optimizing consumer flow, narrative pacing, and engagement. Experience using engagement data and post-event metrics to refine storytelling approaches and elevate future designs. Exceptional communication, storytelling, and client-presentation skills with the ability to articulate the “why” behind every narrative and experiential decision. Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong problem-solving skills and a relentless focus on creating memorable, story-rich consumer moments. Genuine passion for experiential design and excitement for translating brand stories into physical and digital spaces that inspire, educate, and connect with audiences on a deeper level. Willingness to travel for client workshops, site visits, and event installations. This is an exciting opportunity to shape cutting-edge experiential environments that don’t just display brands — they tell unforgettable stories, create lasting consumer connections, and drive real business impact. If you live and breathe narrative-driven experiential design and have the industry experience to bring powerful brand stories to life, we want to hear from you. *open to remote candidates, local candidates to Detroit area are prefered with a hybrid schedule

Description Staff Designer, E-commerce Human Interface Design Studio About the Team GM's Human Interface Design Studio is hiring a Staff Designer to shape the future of our global web and app experiences. We design how customers discover, shop for, purchase, and service their vehicles across markets. Our work spans web and mobile and sits at the center of GM's digital commerce ecosystem. We are modernizing how vehicle shopping and ownership feels in a digital world. This role plays a critical part in defining that future. What You'll Do This is a hands-on senior design role with enterprise impact. You will operate as a design leader through craft, clarity, and influence. You will lead the design of our e-commerce platform experience, shaping how customers discover, evaluate, and purchase products across multiple catalogs, channels, and digital properties. You will work alongside designers to refine flows, elevate visual and interaction craft, and ensure the work reflects a clear, cohesive point of view. You will: - Set and champion experience direction across web and mobile - Personally design and drive high-quality visual, interaction, and motion design - Lead complex initiatives from concept through delivery - Translate research, data, and business strategy into clear experience decisions - Influence cross-functional partners and align teams around compelling solutions - Elevate design standards through critique, prototyping, and hands-on contribution - Navigate ambiguity and modernize legacy systems with clarity and intention - Drive measurable customer and business impact Key Characteristics - A senior product designer with a track record of shaping and shipping high-impact digital products at scale - Strong command of visual fundamentals, interaction design, and motion - Able to move seamlessly between system-level thinking and pixel-level precision - Comfortable leading large, ambiguous initiatives without formal authority - Clear, confident communicator who can influence senior stakeholders - Motivated by raising standards and building durable experience foundations Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end design for complex, cross-platform initiatives - Define scalable experience patterns and contribute to system evolution - Drive alignment across product, engineering, and business partners - Lead design reviews and contribute to raising the overall craft bar - Build interactive prototypes to validate direction and accelerate decision-making - Ensure accessibility and inclusive design are embedded in the work - Serve as a trusted design partner to senior leaders - Foster team growth through supportive feedback and productive collaboration Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) - 10 or more years designing digital products for web and or mobile - Strong portfolio demonstrating systems thinking, craft, and shipped digital products - Proven experience delivering measurable business and customer impact - Deep knowledge of UX principles, usability heuristics, and commerce best practices - Exceptional eye for layout, hierarchy, typography, and visual coherence - Experience building interactive prototypes and incorporating motion - Strong storytelling and senior-level presentation skills - Ability to influence cross-functional leaders in complex environments - Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications) - Experience working within complex global brands - Background in automotive or large-scale digital ecosystems - Experience modernizing legacy systems or scaling digital commerce platforms Compensation - The expected base compensation for this role is: ($134,700-207,600). Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. - Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. - Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) This role is categorized as remote. This means the selected candidate may be based anywhere in the country of work and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. 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• Develop high-quality, visually engaging deliverables such as infographics, charts, diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, dashboards, briefs and presentation visuals • Translate dense, technical or ambiguous information into structured, accessible and visually compelling formats • Co-create visual systems, frameworks, and narratives that support strategy, research and decision making • Produce materials optimized for both print and digital environments • Apply human-centered design principles to every stage of the design process, from understanding user needs to testing visual solutions. • Collaborate closely with strategists, researchers, and subject-matter experts to ensure visuals reflect real user needs and client goals • Iterate rapidly based on stakeholder feedback data insights and testing • Understand client challenges and translate them into clear, tailored visual artifacts that drive clarity and alignment • Work with the strategist to engage with client to define goals, clarify requirements, gather inputs and present design solutions • Work efficiently under tight timelines and shifting priorities • Support the development of templates, visual standards, and repeatable

• Execute and adapt existing design concepts across multiple formats (digital, print, presentations, and marketing materials) • Design, format, and update high volumes of PowerPoint presentations, ensuring consistency, clarity, and visual quality • Produce high volumes of design assets including brochures, long-form reports, white papers, case studies, internal policy and communications, digital advertising, and social media assets with speed, accuracy, and an attention to detail • Apply brand standards and design systems consistently across all deliverables • Prepare final production-ready files, including resizing, formatting, and versioning • Coordinate with external vendors and print partners to produce physical assets, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery • Manage file organization and asset libraries for efficient team use • Implement feedback from senior designers and stakeholders quickly and accurately • Collaborate with internal teams to support project timelines and business needs • Work effectively in a remote environment, maintaining clear communication and accountability