Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Solid Light was founded on the premise that people share a passion for great stories. Never willing to settle for ordinary, we reach deep into our imaginations and diverse backgrounds to create compelling destinations that transform understanding and generate lasting impact.

For more than 20 years, our in-house team of design, fabrication, film and digital experts have transformed audiences' understanding and passion for museums, branded environments, educational institutions, and public spaces by telling those stories in unforgettable, engaging ways.

Solid Light, Inc., located in Louisville, KY, designs and builds visitor experiences that engage, enlighten, and inspire. From initial concept through final installation, our talented team of designers, writers, filmmakers, fabricators, and project managers creates innovative solutions to fit any project.

We're seeking an Exhibit Designer to join our award-winning firm and multidisciplinary team. Responsible for ideation and the creative implementation of projects, this role reports directly to the Creative Director. Collaborating with project teams to assist in the successful design and build of exhibits and branded environments, this role is empowered to ask questions, share ideas, and think outside of the box to deliver one-of-a-kind experiences that move hearts and minds. The ideal candidate not only enjoys graphic design and creating compelling visualizations-they should also have a strong understanding of fabrication drawing and detailing environments.

Primary job functions include:

• Collaborates with the Project Team to create designs that best address the client's goals and vision.
• Creates designs and creative work products through Solid Light's Planning, Design, Production, and Installation process.
• Collaborates with the Creative Director, to assist the Creative Team in the selection of materials that accomplish the goals of design and meet the project budgets.
• Collaborates with the Creative Team to create exhibit visualizations and support drawings that incorporate all necessary components for the fabrication of the exhibits.
• Coordinates with the Creative Team to create presentation and fabrication materials necessary for project deliverables.
• Collaborates with the Creative Team to create graphic files for production.
• Assists the full Project Team to facilitate project flow and success following the lead of the Project Manager and Creative Director.
• Assists the Director of Integration in the coordination with subcontractors to facilitate the successful design intent for fabrication and installation.
• Helps create promotional materials as necessary to assist Solid Light in business development.
• Helps to promote Solid Light and its values and provides support in reaching its goals.

Required skills:

• Proficient understanding of computer applications to include Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet.
• Proficient in Google SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.
• AutoCad proficiency preferred.
• Construction knowledge preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to quality building standards

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related subject or equivalent work experience and training.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in exhibit design.
• Must be capable of handling deadlines and short timelines to meet client requirements.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment

Solid Light provides a generous benefits package that enhances the entire compensation package. Please visit us at to see more about the company and how this position impacts our clients.

Solid Light provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Solid Light complies with all ADA regulations as appropriate.

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