Production Designer

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Production Designer (AutoCAD & 3D SketchUp) to join our Events Division. The role involves translating creative event concepts into detailed, visually compelling and technically executable designs for corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, award shows, brand activations and experiential environments.
The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in AutoCAD and SketchUp, combined with a practical understanding of spatial planning, materials, fabrication, event structures and on-ground execution.
The candidate will work closely with the Concept, Creative, Client Servicing, Production and Operations teams to take designs from initial concept through detailed drawings, fabrication and final execution.
Key Responsibilities1. Event Design & 3D Visualisation
Translate client briefs, creative concepts and event requirements into detailed spatial designs.
Develop 3D SketchUp models for stages, exhibition stalls, booths, installations, experience zones, lounges, entry structures and event environments.
Create multiple design options based on the brief, venue, budget and execution requirements.
Develop spatial layouts that balance aesthetics, functionality, guest movement and execution feasibility.
Create 3D visuals and perspectives for internal reviews, client presentations and pitch decks.
Understand and interpret venue plans, dimensions, photographs and site conditions.
2. AutoCAD & Technical Drawings
Prepare detailed AutoCAD plans, elevations, sections, layouts and working drawings.
Develop accurate technical and fabrication drawings with dimensions, levels, materials and specifications.
Prepare execution-ready drawings that can be clearly understood by fabricators, vendors and production teams.
Develop detailed drawings for stages, booths, exhibition structures, branding elements, installations and experience zones.
Ensure drawings account for scale, proportions, clearances, sightlines, access and venue restrictions.
Incorporate design changes and revisions accurately and within timelines.
3. Event & Spatial Design
Design and detail a variety of event environments, including:
Stages and stage backdrops
LED and screen structures
Exhibition booths and stalls
Entry arches and gateways
Registration areas
Experience zones
Lounges and networking areas
Product display areas
Branding structures
Décor and installation elements
4. Materials & Fabrication
Develop a strong understanding of event materials, finishes, fabrication techniques and construction methods.
Translate creative designs into practical and fabrication-friendly solutions.
Recommend suitable materials and construction approaches based on design intent, budget and execution requirements.
Understand the practical limitations of temporary event structures.
Coordinate with fabricators and vendors to resolve technical and design-related queries.
Support the production team with material details, dimensions and basic quantity requirements wherever required.
5. Production & On-Ground Execution
Work closely with Production and Operations teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and execution-ready.
Participate in venue visits and site measurements when required.
Coordinate with fabricators, vendors and production teams during fabrication and installation.
Visit workshops/sites during fabrication and event setup where required.
Make practical design modifications based on venue conditions, fabrication limitations and onsite requirements.
Ensure the final execution remains aligned with the approved design intent.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Concept, Creative, Client Servicing, Production and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Support the Concept and Creative teams in developing spatial solutions for pitches and presentations.
Understand project budgets and timelines while developing design solutions.
Participate in brainstorming and design discussions to provide technically viable inputs.
Take ownership of design deliverables and ensure timely completion.
7. Project & File Management
Manage multiple projects and design requirements simultaneously.
Work efficiently within tight event timelines and changing project requirements.
Maintain organised CAD files, SketchUp models, references and drawing versions.
Ensure all drawings and 3D models are updated and shared with the relevant teams/vendors on time.
Maintain accuracy and consistency across all project documentation.
Software Skills
Mandatory:
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Preferred:
V-Ray / Lumion or other rendering software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
PowerPoint
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of event, set and spatial design.
Excellent proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Strong knowledge of 2D drafting and 3D modelling.
Good understanding of scale, dimensions, proportions and spatial planning.
Knowledge of stages, truss, LED structures, exhibition systems, booths and temporary installations.
Practical knowledge of materials, fabrication and finishing techniques.
Ability to convert creative concepts into technically feasible and execution-ready designs.
Strong visualisation and spatial reasoning skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong problem-solving and design adaptation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across creative and execution teams.
Experience & Qualification
4–8 years of relevant professional experience in event design, set design, exhibition design, interior design, architecture, spatial design, experiential design or a related field.
Strong hands-on experience in AutoCAD and SketchUp, with the ability to independently develop designs and detailed technical drawings.
Prior experience with an event agency, experiential agency, exhibition company, production house, fabrication company or similar environment will be preferred.
Proven experience designing and detailing stages, exhibition booths, brand activations, installations, experience zones, conferences, award shows and corporate events.
Experience preparing execution-ready working drawings, fabrication drawings, plans, elevations and sections.
Practical understanding of materials, fabrication methods, construction detailing and onsite execution.
Experience coordinating directly with production teams, fabricators, vendors and onsite teams.
Ability to independently manage design requirements, revisions and project deliverables.
A strong portfolio demonstrating event, spatial, set or experiential design work is required.
Diploma/Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Spatial Design, Event Design, Fine Arts or a related discipline is preferred.
Ideal Candidate
A designer who can take an event from concept to execution — someone who understands not just how a stage, booth or experience zone should look, but also how it will be built, what materials will be used, how it will fit within the venue and how it will come together on ground.
The ideal candidate is someone who combines creative thinking, technical precision and strong execution knowledge, and is comfortable working in the fast-paced environment of live events where timeline

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