At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring brand consistency and engaging design.
- Company: Join the National Theatre's Creative Studio team, a hub of innovation and creativity.
- Benefits: Collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to shape impactful designs.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate and set creative standards.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a prestigious institution while inspiring diverse audiences through design.
- Qualifications: Extensive design experience with a strong portfolio and expertise in brand development.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for 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. The Senior Designer is responsible for originating and executing projects from concept through to completion, with a particular focus on evolving and maintaining the National Theatre’s brand across a wide range of touchpoints – ensuring it remains distinctive, coherent and engaging for increasingly diverse, younger and global audiences.
Projects span campaign identities, editorial and exhibition design, and motion graphics across Marketing, Digital, Learning and Development and other organisational areas. 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. The role includes responsibility for the full lifecycle of projects, including art direction and the commissioning of external creatives such as photographers, illustrators and animators, working closely with the Studio Manager and internal partners to ensure successful delivery.
The Senior Designer also plays a key role in setting creative standards within the studio – leading by example, collaborating effectively across teams and contributing to a culture of high-quality, thoughtful design.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Extensive experience as a designer, in‑house or agency, with a strong portfolio of high‑quality, original creative work
- Strong expertise in brand design, with the ability to develop, evolve and apply visual identities across a wide range of platforms and outputs
- Proven ability to lead integrated design projects end‑to‑end across print, digital and motion, including art direction and commissioning of external creatives, managing multiple concurrent briefs to deadline under pressure
- Highly developed design craft skills, including typography, layout, colour and image‑making, with strong attention to detail
- Motion and animation capability, with a good understanding of motion principles and experience using tools such as After Effects
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 27 July 2026 at 12 noon.
Senior Designer in London employer: National Theatre
The National Theatre in Greater London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values creativity and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to the arts. With a commitment to excellence in customer service and a supportive team environment, working here means being part of a prestigious institution dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences for audiences.
