Exhibition Design jobs

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Contract: Part-time or freelance — both arrangements considered:

· candidates holding a valid UAE Freelance Permit (issued by DET, TECOM, or another competent authority);

· candidates available for a part-time MOHRE-sponsored contract under UAE Federal Decree-Law 33/2021.

Experience required: Minimum 4 years in exhibitions/events industry
Starting date: Immediate availability preferred

About us

Henoto Middle East Events LLC is part of the Henoto Group, an international network operating across Italy, Mexico, the USA, China, Vietnam, Poland, and the UAE.

From our Dubai headquarters we deliver exhibition projects across the GCC and run our platform connecting clients, designers, and local fabricators worldwide.

We are looking for a creative, reliable, and proactive Exhibition Designer with on-site project-coordination experience to support our exhibition and event projects on a flexible basis.

Responsibilities

· Develop design concepts, layouts, and 2D/3D drawings for exhibition booths, presentations, and marketing materials

· Assist in preparing quotations and cost breakdowns based on project scope

· Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and affiliates

· Track design revisions, approvals, and project timelines

· Attend and support all phases of stand setup and installation

· Supervise installation to ensure adherence to design specifications

· Perform quality checks on finishes, lighting, AV systems, and on-site safety

· Ensure compliance with fair regulations and venue permits

· Conduct final walkthrough with the client and hand over the stand with checklist and operational instructions

· Maintain accurate project documentation

Qualifications

· Minimum 4 years of experience in exhibition booth setup, event production, or related fields (construction, interior fit-out, site coordination); GCC/Middle East experience preferred

· Proficient in AutoCAD (2D), SketchUp, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and Microsoft Excel

· Basic understanding of costing and quotation preparation

· Ability to read and interpret floor plans, elevations, and technical drawings

· Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages relevant to the GCC market (Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, or others) are a plus

· Valid UAE driving licence

· Reliable, organised, and proactive both on-site and off-site

Nice to have

· Experience on international trade shows or exhibitions in the Middle East

· Knowledge of sustainable or modular booth design

· Basic budgeting and reporting skills

How to apply

Send your CV and portfolio (if available) to dubaioffice@henoto.com
Subject line: Exhibition Designer Application

Privacy Notice

The personal data you submit with your application will be processed by Henoto Middle East Events LLC (Dubai, UAE) as Data Controller, for the purposes of recruitment and selection, in accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 (PDPL) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation 2016/679). For full information on how we process your data, your rights and how to exercise them, please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice available at henotoworldwide.com/en/careers/privacy-notice-mee. For privacy-related queries: privacy.hmee@henoto.com.

Henoto Middle East Events LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of nationality, gender, religion, age, or background.

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person