Designer (2D) | Part time | 21 hours

Salary: | £36,932 - £40,123 | FTE 35 hours – salary will be pro rata to 0.6 FTE
Hours: 21 hours (3 days) per week | Monday - Friday
Location: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh/ Multi-Site

National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.

As an organisation our values are Creative, Inclusive, Collaborative and Forward-thinking.

We are seeking a creative and detail-driven graphic designer, capable of providing innovative and practical solutions to a variety of 2D design challenges, to join our Exhibitions and Design team.

Benefits of joining us as our Designer (2D) will include:
* Annually alongside your salary of £36,932 - £40,123 (pro rata for part time hours), National Museums Scotland contributes 28.97% of your annual salary towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
* A generous annual leave of 28.5 days – rising to 33.5 after 5 years. Plus 8 paid days public holidays. For part time staff annual leave and public holidays will be pro-rated to reflect your normal working hours.
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free access to national (and international) museums and exhibitions
* Exclusive discounts on both local and national High Street and online retailers
* A range of wellbeing benefits including Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
* Flexible working options such as hybrid working, part time working, paid special leave, career breaks and unpaid leave
* Access to all the above and more from day one of employment.

To see more of our benefits please visit out dedicated benefits page on our careers portal.

About the Designer (2D) role:

We are looking for a talented Designer (2D) to join our Exhibitions & Design team to develop creative, audience-focused graphic design solutions for exhibitions, displays in our permanent galleries, signage and wayfinding.

As a Designer (2D) at National Museums Scotland you will:
* Lead the 2D design for exhibitions and displays projects, overseeing all design stages from concept to delivery, including preparing tender documentation and managing onsite installation as required.

* Be responsible for the 2D design of signage and wayfinding across all sites, collaborating with colleagues as needed to ensure consistency and effectiveness.

* Develop and deliver innovative, audience-focused graphic design solutions that effectively communicate key messages, engage the target audience, and align with brand objectives.
* Ensure effective project, financial and contractor management through applying a sound understanding of National Museums Scotland’s project and procurement methodologies.
* Advocate for design excellence at National Museums Scotland, advising colleagues on design best practice and the consistent application of corporate identity guidelines across all media, including digital.

Skills and experience we’re looking for in our Designer (2D)
* Professional experience working as a 2D designer in museums and heritage/visitor attractions.

* Significant experience working with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

* Experience of working effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong practical knowledge of accessibility guidelines relevant to 2D exhibition design.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload with minimum supervision.

Hiring the right person for the right job is everything to us. We want to encourage you to apply if you think this is the role for you.

Please be sure to view our recruitment pack for this role (available on our careers website: careers.nms.ac.uk) for full details of the position that may help with your application.

The closing date for this role is 4/5/2025. The Selection Event is likely to take place week commencing 2/6/2025.