Design Lead (2D)
Nteractive Ltd
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Job summary
Nteractive Ltd is seeking a hands‑on Design Lead (2D) to join our Creative Studio in Pooley Green. You’ll lead senior 2D design across digital, print and live environments, shaping concepts from brief to final delivery and mentoring junior designers.
You’ll collaborate with Creative leadership to maintain high standards, present to clients, and drive innovative, on-brand solutions for global activations. In this role you’ll balance craft with leadership, stay hands-on, and help elevate the
Qualifications
- Significant experience as Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer.
- Experience leading design on significant projects.
- Strong portfolio showing craft from concept to delivery.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.
- Excellent PowerPoint and client presentation skills.
- Understanding of design across digital, print and live environments.
- Ability to mentor other designers.
- BA in Graphic Design desirable but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Lead 2D design across digital, print and live environments.
- Own design projects from concept through final execution.
- Translate briefs into compelling, considered design.
- Present concepts and rationale to clients and internal teams.
- Mentor designers and raise team-quality of output.
- Collaborate with Creative, Production, PM and Client Services.
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Job description
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.
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.
You’ll lead 2D design work across a broad range of projects, taking ideas from early concept development through to refined design and final delivery.
You’ll work closely with creative leadership to interpret briefs, develop compelling design solutions and ensure the work is both creatively ambitious and commercially appropriate.
As the most senior 2D designer within the team, you’ll also provide guidance and creative support to other designers, helping maintain consistently high standards across everything we produce.
Key responsibilities include:
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
We’re looking for an accomplished 2D designer who has developed beyond pure execution and is ready to take greater ownership and influence within a creative team.
You’ll ideally have:
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
A BA or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or a related discipline is desirable but not essential
Experience across additional disciplines such as 3D, motion, Figma or artworking would be advantageous
Work with some of the world’s most recognised technology and lifestyle brands
See your creative work come to life across global events and experiences
Become a key design voice within a talented and multidisciplinary Creative Studio
Work alongside experienced Creative Leads and Creative Directors
Have the opportunity to shape significant creative projects from concept through to delivery
Work across a varied mix of digital, experiential, live and environmental design
Mentor and support other designers while continuing to develop your own creative craft
Collaborate with talented teams across Creative, Production, Project Management and Client Services
Be part of a growing global agency with exciting opportunities for career development
Work on projects that combine creativity, technology and real‑world experiences
Ready to take the lead?
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
Ability to work from the Staines office with hybrid flexibility
Quiet home working environment with reliable broadband (minimum 25MB download / 5MB upload)
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