Principal Consultant - Experiential Design

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

 

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Principal – Experiential Design to own the end-to-end creative vision for large-scale conferences, trade shows, and internal events. This role is responsible for translating business goals and brand narratives into immersive, high-impact experiences across scenic environments, activations, and integrated digital and physical collateral.
This individual will bridge concept and execution by designing bold 3D environments and shaping cohesive content ecosystems that bring our value proposition to life across every touchpoint.

Role Description

Creative Strategy & Experience Design

• Lead the creative vision for events by developing compelling, cohesive experiences aligned to brand, messaging, and business objectives

• Translate strategic narratives and value propositions into immersive spatial and content-driven experiences

• Define end-to-end experience frameworks, including environments, activations, and supporting collateral

Experiential & Environmental Design

• Concept and design large-scale scenic buildouts, booths, stages, and branded environments

• Develop 3D renderings and visualizations to communicate design intent and achieve stakeholder alignment

• Design pop-up activations and modular environments adaptable across event types and scales

• Ensure consistency and cohesion across physical, digital, and hybrid touchpoints

Content & Collateral Ecosystem

• Recommend and define comprehensive event content packages, including signage systems, digital displays, print collateral, and interactive touchpoints

• Ensure all creative outputs align with a unified narrative and attendee journey

• Partner with copywriters, designers, and motion/video teams to execute creative concepts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align on objectives and execution

• Collaborate with internal creative teams to guide concept development and production

• Liaise with external vendors, fabricators, and experiential partners to ensure quality execution

Production Oversight

• Guide projects from concept through execution, maintaining design integrity

• Review and approve creative outputs, including builds, signage, and digital assets

• Operate within production constraints, timelines, and budgets

Behaviors and Competencies

• Strategic Perspective – Aligns work with long-term organizational priorities and outcomes

• Results Orientation – Focuses on delivering measurable, sustainable value

• Stakeholder Partnership – Builds trust and credibility across diverse groups

• Collaboration – Works effectively across teams, functions, and levels

• Adaptability – Responds constructively to change and evolving business needs

• Professional Accountability – Demonstrates integrity, ownership, and sound judgment

Skill Level Requirements

• Strong expertise in experiential design and event environments (conferences, trade shows, and brand activations)

• Advanced 3D design and rendering skills (e.g., SketchUp, Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar tools)

• Proficiency in print and digital production, with knowledge of materials, fabrication, and display systems

• Ability to think holistically across spatial design, content, and storytelling

• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking abilities

• Ability to connect brand narratives to physical and digital experiences

• Experience developing integrated creative systems beyond standalone deliverables

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative vision

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with creative and non-creative stakeholders

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, and competing priorities

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• Experience in an in-house brand or creative team and/or agency environment

• Portfolio demonstrating experiential design work, including scenic design, activations, and integrated campaigns

Preferred

• Familiarity with event technology such as LED walls, interactive installations, and AR/VR

• Experience supporting global event programs or scaling environments across regions

• On-site event experience overseeing installation and execution

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000 which includes a base salary. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.   

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status