Senior Graphic Designer (Brand)

Job Description

About Us

The Natural History Museum is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre and commercial event space. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens, both in our London and Tring museums, spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history. The launch of our new Strategy to 2031 sets out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world’s leading visitor attractions, the Museum has ambitious plans leading up to its 150 ^th anniversary in 2031 making this a truly exciting time to be part of the team.

About the role

With the launch of this bolder and more externally orientated strategy, we are developing an equally bold new global brand and brand expression that will bring our Strategy to life for our audiences, is clear about what we stand for and unifies us in our communications. The Senior Graphic Designer will be instrumental in the implementation and development of this new brand, using excellent graphic design skills to apply the new visual identity across all graphic media for the Museum.

In the role you will work closely with an external agency who have been appointed to develop the new visual identity and you will acquire an internal ‘know-how’ of designing with new brand which can be communicated to the wider Museum. Situated within the Design Studio, you will work closely with Marketing, Digital, Film Studio, Retail and Licencing teams and others to deliver a successful outcome.

As well as designing with the new brand you will provide project administration and programming, being responsible for day-to-day project delivery coordination.

About you

You will have a degree or equivalent experience in graphic design. You will have a high standard portfolio with demonstrable experience of working with or for a brand or branding agency developing or applying a new brand. Demonstrable experience working with brands in the Museums, gallery or heritage sector is an advantage.

In addition, you will be an efficient project runner with excellent administration and organisational skills. You will have experience of coordinating projects and people, be a skilled and influential communicator with a sense of diplomacy, teamed with well-developed interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
• Life insurance
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
• Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
• We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
• Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. For more details, visit https://www.cssc.co.uk
• Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi