Derse designs, fabricates and runs trade show exhibits, branded environments and events for brands of all sizes. Its stack pairs 3D visualization tools (3ds Max, SketchUp, Twinmotion, AutoCAD) with CNC fabrication and Workfront for job tracking, a design-to-build pipeline under one roof. Hiring is accelerating and marketing-led, while recurring pain points around estimate overruns, budget variances and invoicing delays point to margin pressure on custom builds.
Notable leadership hires: Director of Operations
Derse is a privately held face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, founded in 1948. It delivers trade show exhibits, experiential marketing, event planning, branded environments, market research and program management. Clients range from small and mid-sized businesses to global enterprises, with programs delivered in over 60 countries. The company has 501–1,000 employees across locations including Chicago-area sites, Dallas, Las Vegas, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh, with in-house strategy, creative, account management and production teams.
Derse's design stack includes 3ds Max, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Twinmotion and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), with CNC equipment supporting in-house fabrication.
Yes. Hiring at Derse is accelerating, led by marketing and operations, with additional openings in design, sales and construction across the United States, including a Director of Operations role.
Derse is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and also operates in the Chicago area, Dallas, Las Vegas and Pittsburgh.
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