consulting clients about design requirements
collecting appropriate background and product information
producing realistic but competitive quotes
clarifying design issues
negotiating and agreeing budgets and time-scales
producing sketches and three-dimensional computer generated images
ensuring that projects meet specifications, keep within budget and run to schedule
liaising with suppliers, contractors and specialists, such as lighting technicians
organising and attending meetings
using a variety of media (especially IT and computer-aided design) to generate solutions
delivering final work to clients for review
maintaining awareness of current creative trends and influences
replying to queries from clients
transporting display stands to exhibition venues
erecting and dismantling display stands at locations
The work can require long hours and meeting tight deadlines. Travel to exhibition venues within the UK and sometimes abroad, and nights spent away from home are often necessary.
delivering ideas and final products to clients for review
financial administration
delivering presentations, leaflets, ‘in-house' journals, reports, publicity brochures, information for web sites and promotional videos.