Display Person - Construction / Carpentry

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 75+ years of financial stability

Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more! 

As a Display Person - Construction, you'll be responsible for fabricating and producing quality exhibits for assigned clients. Ideally, the right candidate will have experience within the exhibit / trade show industry. This role comes with a unique challenge and set of responsibilities. If you're looking to apply your construction and or carpentry skills to work, this may be a perfect fit! Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!  

Display Person - Construction Responsibilities

• Have general knowledge of and ability to work with most of the following materials:  lumber, plywood, wallboard, plastics, glass, metals, electrical materials, cloth, paper, photographic blowups, cardboard and drapery materials.
• Ability to work from layouts or drawings with dimensions and instructions.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the use & set-up of bench, power and hand tools.
• Some general knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Understand and work from layouts or drawings with dimensions and instructions.
• Work on a job from start to finish with proper instructions and supervision.
• Some layout and supervision ability.
• Capable of working with or supervising helper in construction.
• Construction of high quality displays and cabinets.
• Capable of supervision and setup of exhibits and displays.
• Conduct him/herself in a businesslike manner at all times, using good judgment when coming in contact with customers.
• Provide mentorship and direction to assigned personnel.

Display Person - Construction Requirements & Qualifications 

• High School diploma / GED and one to three years of related / carpentry experience. 
• Working experience within the trade show industry preferred. 
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete project within budgeted hours with minimal direction.