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About the Role
We’re looking for a Design Lead (2D) to join our Creative Studio and become the most senior 2D design specialist within the team. Working closely with our Creative Lead and Creative Directors, you’ll take ownership of significant 2D design projects and help set the creative and craft standard across the wider design team. This is a hands-on role for an experienced designer who combines exceptional design craft with the confidence to lead projects, influence creative thinking, mentor others and present work to clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of 2D design solutions across digital, print and live environments
- Take ownership of significant design projects from initial concept through to final execution
- Translate client briefs and strategic objectives into compelling, considered and visually engaging design
- Work closely with the Creative Lead and wider creative leadership to develop and refine creative concepts
- Act as a senior design voice within projects, bringing expertise, challenge and considered creative thinking
- Present design concepts and rationale confidently to internal teams and clients
- Support senior creative leadership on pitches, proposals and new business opportunities
- Provide guidance, feedback and mentoring to other 2D designers, helping raise the quality and consistency of the team's work
- Champion excellent design craft, ensuring high standards across typography, layout, composition, visual storytelling and brand application
- Research design trends, technology, user behaviour and innovation to bring fresh thinking and inspiration to projects
- Collaborate closely with Creative, Project Management and Production teams to develop artwork, templates and brand materials
- Ensure all creative output meets client brand guidelines, project requirements and Nteractive's quality standards
- Support the development of branding, wayfinding and customer journey documentation for live activations
- Help identify opportunities to improve creative processes, ways of working and the quality of design output
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative and ambitious creative culture
- Stay hands-on creatively, continuing to develop your own craft and bringing new ideas and approaches to the team
Requirements
- Significant experience as a Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer, ideally within an events, experiential, brand experience or creative agency
- Experience operating as a lead designer or design lead on significant creative projects
- A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design craft and the ability to develop ideas from concept through to execution
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
- Excellent PowerPoint skills and confidence creating compelling presentations
- A strong understanding of design across digital, print and live environments, including screen, motion and environmental graphics
- An exceptional eye for typography, layout, composition, visual hierarchy and detail
- Confidence presenting creative concepts and explaining the thinking behind your work to clients and senior stakeholders
- Experience providing creative guidance, feedback or mentoring to other designers
- The ability to understand a brief quickly, challenge appropriately and develop solutions that balance creativity, audience experience and practical delivery
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Ability to work from the Staines office with hybrid flexibility
- Quiet home working environment with reliable broadband (minimum 25MB download / 5MB upload)
Skills
- 2D design
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- PowerPoint
- Typography
- Layout
- Composition
- Visual hierarchy
- Brand application
- Design trends
- Technology
- User behaviour
- Innovation
- Digital design
- Print design
- Live environments design
- Screen design
- Motion graphics
- Environmental graphics
- 3D design
- Figma
- Artworking
Location
- Staines
Work Type
- Hybrid working
Experience Level
- Senior
- Lead
Education Level
- BA or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or a related discipline is desirable but not essential
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Hybrid working with flexibility
- Pension Scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
- Private Medical Insurance & Cash Plan
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Wellbeing & Inclusion initiatives (including EAP)
- Birthday Day Off
- Summer Hours
- Volunteering Day
- Rewards & Recognition incentives
- Generous Employee Referral Scheme
About the Company
- At Nteractive, we design and deliver world-class experiential, event, and conference solutions that connect brands with people in powerful, meaningful ways.
- We partner with some of the world’s most influential organizations to create large-scale, high-impact global programs — from flagship conferences and destination events to complex, multi-market activations.
- Our work blends strategy, creativity, technology, and flawless delivery to produce experiences that truly move audiences.
- Our success is built on our people. We are a collaborative, ambitious, and values-driven agency that invests in talent, encourages innovation, and empowers our teams to take ownership and make a real difference.
- We believe in long-term partnerships, exceptional client service, and continuously raising the bar in everything we do.
- Our Creative Studio brings together designers, creatives, producers and strategists to turn ambitious ideas into experiences that engage audiences and deliver real impact.