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Studio MB is looking for an exhibition designer to join its team in Edinburgh, Scotland.

About the role

Become not only a great designer – but an astonishing storyteller.

Award-winning visitor destination designers Studio MB are looking for an ambitious exhibition designer with vivid imagination and creative flair – a designer who wants to create inspiring, involving and informing environments for galleries and exhibitions within museums, brand homes, science centres and heritage attractions.

The role will be based in our studio and would suit a designer with two to three years’ experience working in design.

We will expect you to work both individually and as part of a team environment – collaborating with other members of the design and project management team, to drive the 3D and exhibition design components of a project through from concept to completion.

You should have an ability to multi-task and manage deadlines independently – have strong visual, verbal and written communication skills, be inquisitive and demonstrate initiative.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• working collaboratively to create great design ideas based on briefing information
• produce visuals, renders, CAD drawings, 3D CAD models
• undertaking design research for products, materials and finishes including compiling project samples
• project coordination by email and phone with a wider project design team on a project, for example architects, access consultants, curators, AV hardware, AV software, lighting design, contractors and installation teams
• attending meetings, site and workshop visits as required both in person and online. travel within the UK and sometimes abroad may be required
• undertaking subject matter and content research as required
• recording notes and minute-taking
• assisting with other studio tasks and projects from time to time as required

Studio MB is located in Leith, Edinburgh. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, your presence working in the studio is essential.

About you:

• educated to degree standard in exhibition design, interior design, architecture, interior architecture, product design or related subject
• two to three years’ experience working in design
• ability to visually communicate ideas quickly and effectively
• strong IT skills
• able to work independently and as part of the larger design team
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills – visual, written and verbal
• strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
• ability to multi-task, prioritise busy to do lists and work to deadlines
• ability to take on board and implement feedback
• ability to work with attention to detail, consistency and accuracy
• pro-active ‘can do’ approach

About us:

Studio MB are multi-disciplinary designers, content developers, interpretive strategists, researchers, master planners and project managers. But when it comes to creating narrative environments for museums, brand homes, science centres and heritage attractions, it is our ability to tell imaginative and emotive stories that defines our approach and makes our visitor experiences so special – experiences that inspire, involve and inform.

We take our professional reputation and project responsibilities very seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We like to think this makes working with us, and indeed working for us, stimulating, fulfilling, rewarding and fun.

Everyone at Studio MB is passionate about what we do. Over the past 22 years we have had the great privilege of completing a vast array of award-winning projects throughout the UK and overseas. That said, our team never rest on the many laurels won, but has the hunger and ambition to constantly improve, ready and determined to make the next project even better than the last.

We have some amazing new projects to progress and are now looking for a talented and motivated designer at the beginning of their journey to help us with the next stage of ours. We look forward to viewing your application.

How to apply:

Please send us your:

• cover letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for the role. the letter should include your present notice period and salary
• CV
• portfolio (PDF or online link) with samples of both technical drawings and creative work

Please send your application to [email protected] for the attention of Duncan Melville, head of operations, stating your name and the position you are applying for.

Applications directed to any other email address will not be considered. Your application must reach us by the application deadline.

Please note that due to the volume of responses, only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback.

Job details:

• job title: exhibition designer
• employer: Studio MB Ltd
• contract: permanent
• experience: two to three years working in design
• salary: £25,000–£28,000 per annum
• hours of work: full-time (37.5 hours per week, 9.00am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday inclusive)
• place of work: company office (studio based) – 6 Dock Place, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU
• reporting to: design director

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

We’re keen to hear from you asap!

The closing date for applications is 18 September 2026, by 5.00pm

If you have any questions or you require any further information, please contact us at [email protected].

You can find out more about us here: www.studiomb.co.uk and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @StudioMBdesign.