Location
Bloomsbury, London (Hybrid) - Minimum 3 days per week on-site

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£51,623 per annum

About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape some of the most ambitious cultural and exhibition projects in the world. As Lead 3D Designer, you will play a central role within the Museum’s Design and Interpretation team, leading the creative and technical delivery of narrative-driven exhibitions, gallery projects and public space interventions that bring extraordinary objects and stories to life. The role offers the chance to contribute to a significant period of transformation as the British Museum embarks on the redevelopment of its Bloomsbury site. Alongside leading major projects, you will help shape our new studio’s standards, champion sustainable design approaches and support the continued evolution of an in-house design practice that has influenced the museum sector for more than six decades.

You will lead the design and delivery of exhibitions, galleries and public space projects from concept to completion, creating engaging spatial experiences that bring complex stories and collections to life. You will direct project teams, consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget, producing and overseeing design documentation including illustrations, development drawings, technical drawings and project specifications. Championing sustainable design practices, you will contribute to studio standards and ways of working while mentoring junior designers and fostering an ambitious, collaborative studio culture.

The British Museum is undertaking its biggest transformation since its founding nearly 300 years ago. This physical and intellectual transformation includes large scale building and gallery changes, new ways of connecting with audiences and different ways of working. Guided by the vision of our founder Hans Sloane, who dreamed of a museum connecting all arts and sciences accessible to everyone, this role offers a unique chance to be part of an inspiring future.

Experience
You are an experienced and highly creative exhibition designer, architect or spatial designer with a compelling portfolio demonstrating your ability to transform complex ideas into engaging, narrative-driven visitor experiences. You bring significant experience leading high-profile projects from concept through to completion, combining creative excellence with technical rigour and a deep understanding of how people experience space. Your work shows strong design judgement, confident stakeholder engagement and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

About you
You are a hands-on, collaborative and influential designer who enjoys mentoring others and contributing to a positive studio culture. You thrive in multi-project environments and lead projects with curiosity, openness and collaborative energy. With advanced CAD expertise, strong technical knowledge and a commitment to sustainable design, you are comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams, constructively challenging briefs and translating curatorial ambition into memorable and meaningful experiences.

Qualifications
Applicants must provide a portfolio that includes a well-curated selection of relevant work clearly showing how skills and experience match the requirements of the role. Applications without a portfolio cannot be considered.