About Us
We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.
Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.
We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us.
Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join the NHM Design Studio as we develop new exhibitions, galleries and displays that bring to the fore the collections and scientific research carried out by the Museum's scientists.
You will be part of an integrated, dynamic team of graphic designers, 3D/exhibition designers, and architects, responsible for strategically developing and designing for our buildings, temporary and permanent exhibitions, brand identity, visual communication, and marketing campaigns.
We transform the face, fabric, and structures of one of the world's most famous museums. We set the design vision, deliver design projects, and encourage design excellence in the Museum. We support the Museum's activities through multiple outputs including campaigns, exhibitions, permanent galleries, our brand and more. We are brand guardians for the Museum. We promote the coherence of our visual identity across all our platforms.
We work iteratively, based on research, constantly refining our processes and adapting to the Museum's changing needs. Due to our unique position, as part of the Museum, we harness organisational knowledge to ask the right questions and deliver appropriate design solutions. Our goal is to create enriching environments that inspire learning and engagement.
This role will focus on the design and delivery of our exhibitions and galleries program, enhancing displays and developing spatial projects within the Museum. As well as designing, you will provide project administration and programming, being responsible for day-to-day project delivery coordination.
About you
You are an ambitious, curious, and pioneering designer, consistently providing innovative and thought-provoking sustainable designs within the project's scope and budget. As an excellent team player, you will collaborate effectively with colleagues within the Design Studio and Museum, as well as with external consultants and contractors. In your role as Lead Designer on designated projects, you will oversee all aspects of the project, from design administration and management to stakeholder presentations and contractors' briefings.
You will ensure that all design deliverables are issued on time. Confidently and professionally, you will present Design Progress Reports and End Stage presentations for sign-offs to a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. Your strong conceptual and presentation skills will enable you to visualise complex ideas effectively using various media and techniques.
You have a proactive approach and a positive attitude, demonstrating a strong passion for design, sustainability, and problem-solving. You enjoy being part of a creative team, collaborating to develop effective design solutions. You can manage multiple projects and work packages simultaneously, skillfully prioritising your actions to meet all design deliverable deadlines. Additionally, you will be responsible for the delivery of other design-related duties as requested by the Exhibition Design Manager and Head of Design.
Thriving at the Museum: the way we work
We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum's values and forms the framework for the way we work.
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What we offer
Hybrid working
We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on Apply for job.
Please note your application MUST include a non-expiring link to a portfolio showing your suitability for the role.
We may not be able to consider your application if you do not include a link.
Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently.
Closing date: 23:59 on 25 August 2025
Interviews expected: 3 September 2025 and 9 September 2025
Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.