The Head of Design and Interpretation is responsible for defining and delivering the creative vision for the British Museum through exhibitions and displays as well as marketing campaigns, learning materials, and digital outputs, in support of the Museum's strategies. A strong advocate for audiences, excellence and best practice, the role will champion the highest quality, integrated design and interpretation as well as lead and strategically build a creative team of specialists who will push the boundaries to create an innovative holistic museum offer. Key areas of responsibility:

• Lead the Design and Interpretation function, providing creative direction for all outputs across multiple media. Lead on delivery of a clear vision to present a compelling and exciting proposition for audiences. Use expert leadership skills and technical knowledge to input into briefs, working with colleagues across the organisation to establish a unified shared vision.
• Establish and maintain the highest level of design and interpretation standards leading on strategies for the future. Find new ways of interpreting our collections and our stories through fresh, sophisticated, high-quality outputs that broaden the richness of the visitor experience and appeal to larger and new audiences.
• Deliver coherent and consistent design and interpretive approaches across different programmes of engagement and channels of communication. Ensure that the unified vision is integrated into the development of all elements of the Masterplan as it progresses.
• Ensure the effective use of visitor insight research and evaluation, working with the Insight Manager, to ensure that outputs are meaningful and engaging for audiences.
• To champion the Museum's brand strategy, visual/vocal identity, and house style, advocating for consistency across all touchpoints and an integrated approach that engages audiences in a compelling way.
  
  Degree or equivalent in a design related field
• Significant experience across a range of disciplines including 3D, 2D, lighting, digital design and interpretation.
• Significant experience in overseeing graphic and 3D design in a museum, gallery or visitor attraction, at different scales, involving multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working with a brand, marketing and graphics, experience of delivering exhibitions, of the RIBA design stages, and of briefing, commissioning and procurement of design projects.
• Demonstrated experience of leading, developing and motivating creative teams.
• Proven track record of building relationships across teams and departments, and with external partners.
  
  Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
  
  You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details, We have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. To offer a sponsorship, the job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations. Additionally (with some limited exceptions), the role will need to meet the minimum salary threshold of £38,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants. Museum Website: https://bmrecruit.ciphr-irecruit.com//templates/CIPHR/jobdetail_8067.aspx