Chief Creative Director – Brand & Narrative Studio

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change seeks a Head of Design & Creative to lead the Institute’s design, brand governance and creative direction across publications, campaigns, events, digital and social channels.

The role oversees the in‑house creative design and video team, setting governance and standards while collaborating with senior leadership worldwide to deliver high‑impact storytelling and branding. Strong leadership and strategic vision are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in design and creative leadership across multiple channels.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand strategy and governance across a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to translate organisational priorities into compelling concepts and direction.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams and delivering high-profile work across publications, campaigns, events, digital, social and video.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term vision and roadmap for design and creative function aligned with senior leadership priorities.
• Own and evolve brand standards and governance across channels and formats.
• Provide creative direction for flagship events, priority campaigns and partnerships.
• Lead concept development ensuring narrative and visuals align across channels.
• Manage in-house studio team and ensure workflows support storytelling quality.
• Maintain relationships across the Institute to prioritise workload with clear outcomes.
• Use qualitative and quantitative feedback to improve creative effectiveness and consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Brand governance

Creative direction

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Video team management

Job description

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change seeks a Head of Design & Creative to lead the Institute’s design, brand governance and creative direction across publications, campaigns, events, digital and social channels.

The role oversees the in‑house creative design and video team, setting governance and standards while collaborating with senior leadership worldwide to deliver high‑impact storytelling and branding. Strong leadership and strategic vision are essential.