Leslie Young
Leslie Young
Sr. Exhibit & Graphic Designer, 3D Visualization Specialist
Conway, AR, United States

10+ years of experience helping businesses conceptualize, visualize, and execute engaging physical spaces and media design strategies to garner excitement among their target audiences and increase brand awareness.

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Skills

Exhibit DesignTradeshow DesignEvent DesignEnvironment DesignStage DesignSet DesignMuseum Exhibit DesignProp DesignGraphic DesignConcept Design3D Modeling3D VisualizationEnvironment ModelingHard Surface ModelingRenderingArchitectural DesignPre-vizBrandingMarketing IllustrationSignageArt DirectionSketchingWatercolors

Software proficiency

3ds Max
3ds Max
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
SketchUp
SketchUp
V-Ray
V-Ray
Photoshop
Photoshop
Illustrator
Illustrator
InDesign
InDesign
Acrobat
Acrobat
Word
Word
Jira
Jira

Experience

  • Multimedia Technician at CAE USA
    Sherwood, AR, US
    January 2023 - February 2024

    • Supported training materials contributing to the readiness of U.S. and allied warfighters

    • Led the 2D and 3D multimedia development of a new Initial Flight Training – Rotary program for the U.S. Air Force, directing up to 3 support team members

    • Provided dedicated media support to 1 other aviation program while leading my own

    • Concepted and led the visual development of CAE USA digital marketing assets for interactive use and video delivery

  • Exhibit Designer at The Expo Group
    Remote, US
    September 2021 - September 2022

    (1-year contract)

  • Exhibit Designer at The Expo Group
    Dallas, TX, US
    July 2019 - March 2020

    • Created 3D design concepts and the accompanying graphic designs for production utilizing client criteria, brand guidelines, research, and client ROI targets

    • Developed detailed design decks for estimating and building including proposed architectural sizes, graphic sizes, framing, elevations, and material selections

    • Leveraged proprietary ticket-based software to track project status, progress, and files

  • Sr. Staff Designer at S&M Scenic
    Las Vegas, NV, US
    January 2017 - November 2018

    • Led the creation of custom exhibit, set, stage, prop, and environment designs primarily for entertainment, TV, events, and museums

    • Led client-facing project meetings often in-person to best assess a client’s unique design needs, present designs, and to gather client feedback on designs for revision

    • Grew engagement and project lead generation through improvements in online branding, SEO, and tailored content strategies using Google Analytics feedback

  • Exhibit Designer at GES - Global Experience Specialists
    Las Vegas, NV, US
    May 2013 - January 2017

    • Delivered between 150-200 designs each year of varying scopes, consistently meeting deadlines with a high degree of autonomy, prioritization, and organization

    • Developed an InDesign template for exhibit presentations, increasing efficiency while improving consistency and standards for a design team of 9

    • Achieved efficiency in workflow communications by building relationships with my team partners in Sales, Account Management, Project Management, and Estimating

    • Spearheaded testing of new 3ds Max and AutoCAD software v. rollouts and provided troubleshooting for the team, improving performance while minimizing downtime

  • Exhibit Designer at Steelhead Productions
    Las Vegas, NV, US
    February 2011 - November 2012

    • Won some of the company’s largest design proposals including exhibits for Infosys, Harsco Rail, and Raleigh Bicycles, directly contributing to growth of staff and inventory

    • Increased engagement and lead generation by introducing brand guidelines, refining Steelhead’s image across multiple platforms with new campaign brand messaging

    • Developed a project archive system and a 3D file library on company servers, dramatically improving both productivity and accuracy in renderings

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