Freelance Designer (Exhibition Stand Design)

Exhibit Africa
is looking for a talented and reliable
Freelance Designer
to support our team on a project-by-project basis. If you’re passionate about creative and technical design, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Exhibit Africa is a leading exhibition-stand builder across East Africa. We design and build custom booths and pavilions — from small expos to large country pavilions — offering full end-to-end exhibition services from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Design & Visualization

• Develop strong initial design concepts and present them for feedback.
• Produce and refine 3D visualizations and compelling presentation layouts.
• Independently lead specific design tasks or support ongoing projects.
• Ensure all creative work meets Exhibit Africa’s standards for quality, functionality, innovation, and sustainability.

Technical Design & Documentation

• Prepare and finalize detailed technical drawings for fabrication and construction.
• Provide timely clarifications during fabrication to ensure smooth execution.
• Guarantee all technical and graphic layouts are accurate, well-detailed, and aligned with project specs.

Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in exhibition stand design .
• Proficient with SketchUp and Layout .
• Skilled in Enscape for rendering and visualization.
• Able to work on short notice (from 1 day) and available during weekends or holidays , if needed.
• Quick turnaround time and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Fluency in English .
• Hourly rate (to be established) — paid by the hour.

Desired Soft Skills & Work Ethic

• Strong communication and prompt responsiveness.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, organized, and disciplined — especially under tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset, especially during fabrication or last-minute adjustments.
• Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing requirements or schedules.

Working Conditions & Engagement Type

• Project-based engagement: typically one stand at a time , from concept through to technical documentation and fabrication.
• Workload can vary from a few hours to multi-day tasks depending on client needs.
• Fast-paced projects with immediate turnaround expectations .
• Work mostly during normal 8-hour workday based on East African Time (EAT) — but late evenings or off-hours may also be required when necessary.

Contract & Confidentiality

• Selected freelancers will need to sign a Freelance Agreement outlining payment terms and responsibilities.
• NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) is required before starting any project.