VisitScotland is Scotland’s National Tourism Organisation, and we’re proud to promote the wealth of incredible features our country has to offer. Our aim is to benefit Scotland by growing its tourism industry and giving it a renowned presence in the global marketplace.
The Brand and Design Manager is a key middle management role reporting to the Senior Brand & Design Lead. The post holder leads and inspires a team of up to six designers, shaping the art direction across our design portfolio and ensuring every output is insight-driven, accessible, of a consistently high quality, and distinctly on-brand.
The core responsibilities of this role include evolving and managing our brand systems to ensure consistency, clarity and impact across all touchpoints and leading by example to drive best practice within the design team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Working in close partnership with Creative Studio Operations and wider stakeholders, the role also helps to prioritise design workloads, optimise processes and ensure the effective delivery of high-quality, strategically aligned creative work.
The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to balance strategic design leadership with hands-on delivery when required. The post holder will advocate for, provide and facilitate design excellence across the organisation.
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Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Grade: Grade G, (£45,297 - £50,694)
Last Date for Submissions: Tuesday 20 October 2026
This role can be based out of any VisitScotland office location across Scotland. VisitScotland operates a hybrid working culture, partially office and partially home based.
With family-friendly and flexible working policies, we offer an impressive range of benefits and professional development. We are an equal opportunities employer, and value diversity in all its forms. You can read more about working for us, our benefits and our culture by clicking here.
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Brand and Design Manager in Edinburgh employer: VisitScotland
VisitScotland is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that champions flexibility and family-friendly policies. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity, employees can thrive in a supportive culture while contributing to the growth of Scotland's tourism industry. The hybrid working model allows for a balanced lifestyle, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a vibrant location.
