Lead Designer

Lead Designer | This role is based at the Halifax office, with some flexibility for remote work (to be agreed subject to job offer) and travel for meetings and projects | £35,000-£45,000

Do you have a passion for creating immersive experiences in museums, heritage, and culture?

Our client is a multidisciplinary design practice dedicated to crafting unforgettable visitor experiences. With a commitment to putting visitors and communities at the heart of their work, they strive to build vitality, meaning, and authenticity through co-creation and exchange.

In this role, you will lead the creative vision and design outputs of projects, ensuring a perfect balance between creative engagement and practicality. From conceptualisation to execution, you'll manage people and processes, delivering designs that captivate and inspire.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, and/or other 3D modelling or CAD-based software
• Familiarity with CDM 2015 regulations and requirements, with hand drawing ability to communicate ideas effectively
• Genuine interest and experience in design for museums and heritage sectors, with a solid understanding of production and manufacture specifications
• Experience in managing people and projects efficiently, with excellent communication skills

What will your role look like?

• Creative Leadership: Lead projects from inception to completion, including tender concept proposals, and passionately communicate ideas to clients
• Collaborative Workshops: Facilitate creative workshops with client stakeholders and audiences, driving program coordination with the wider design team
• Design Excellence: Develop space planning, story mapping, visitor flow, and dwell, ensuring designs are collections and content-led
• Research and Strategy: Conduct research, develop design strategies, and masterplan projects, adhering to budget and program requirements
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate across the organisation to maintain creative and quality standards, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards

What can you expect in return?

• Access to a company pension scheme
• Free parking and 10 minute walk from Halifax train station
• Choice of places on site to eat, drink and shop
• Membership to Museums Association with free entry to over 900 museums and special exhibitions throughout the UK

2 stage interview process, potentially a paid design task if shortlisted

If you're ready to make your mark in the world of interpretive design, click “APPLY” now! Embrace the opportunity to work with a dynamic team dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for diverse audiences!

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