Head of Graphic Design

  • Contract
  • London

The British Museum


Job Summary

Full-time (41 hours per week) Permanent £56,195 per annum Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 13 June 2025

Job Description

About the role:

To provide creative guidance and oversee successful design development and brand consistency for Graphic Design in exhibitions and displays, marketing, signage and wayfinding, print and other publications including other uses of brand. Manage the Graphic Design team and support the Head of Design and Interpretation in championing and developing excellence in creative graphic design. Liaising closely with colleagues across the Museum as well as external contractors, this role will act as an innovator, advisor and escalation point for the effective design and project management of these services. This role may also oversee delivery of wider design services (including 3D, 2D, lighting, AV) within exhibitions and displays.

Job Requirements

About you:

  • Degree in Graphic Design
  • High standard of portfolio, displaying creative solutions and strong attention to detail.
  • Professional experience at senior level with demonstrable ability to brief designers
  • Demonstratable Museum exhibition design experience, or a recognized consultant with evidence of planning design and production, from concept to completion.
  • Leadership experience managing small teams.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Graphic Design
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025

  • Location:

    London

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