Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£44,100 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Designer to join the National Theatre's Creative Studio team. Working under the direction of the Co-Head of Creative Studio - Design, the Senior Designer leads the development and delivery of high-quality, brand-led creative work across the National Theatre. This role involves originating and executing projects from concept through to completion, with a focus on evolving and maintaining the National Theatre’s brand across a wide range of touchpoints to ensure it remains distinctive, coherent and engaging for increasingly diverse, younger, and global audiences. Projects include campaign identities, editorial and exhibition design, and motion graphics across Marketing, Digital, Learning and Development, and other organisational areas. As a hands-on practitioner, the Senior Designer combines creative excellence with the confidence to lead projects, direct collaborators, and contribute to the development of others. Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of projects, art direction, and commissioning external creatives such as photographers, illustrators, and animators. The Senior Designer works closely with the Studio Manager and internal partners to ensure successful delivery and plays a key role in setting creative standards within the studio by leading by example, collaborating effectively across teams, and fostering a culture of high-quality, thoughtful design.

Experience
Extensive experience as a designer, either in-house or agency, with a strong portfolio of high-quality, original creative work. Proven ability to lead integrated design projects end-to-end across print, digital, and motion, including art direction and commissioning of external creatives. Experience managing multiple concurrent briefs to deadline under pressure.

About you
Strong expertise in brand design with the ability to develop, evolve, and apply visual identities across a wide range of platforms and outputs. Highly developed design craft skills including typography, layout, colour, and image-making with strong attention to detail. Confident leader and collaborator who contributes positively to team culture. Motion and animation capability with a good understanding of motion principles and experience using tools such as After Effects.

Qualifications
Not specified but a strong portfolio and relevant experience are essential.