Design Lead - Events

Nteractive; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Birthday Day Off

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous leave

Job summary

Nteractive is seeking an experienced Design Lead (2D) to lead significant 2D design projects across digital, print and live environments for our Creative Studio. This senior role requires hands-on craft, leadership, and client-facing presentation, with emphasis on events experience.

You will collaborate with Creative Lead/Director and mentor other designers, setting high standards in typography, layout and brand application while driving innovative design across global live activations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Graphic Designer / Senior Graphic Designer in events/experiential or creative agency settings.
• Experience operating as a lead designer on significant projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design craft from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2D design work across digital, print and live environments.
• Own significant design projects from concept to final execution.
• Interpret briefs and develop compelling, commercially appropriate design solutions.
• Collaborate with Creative Lead and leadership to refine concepts.
• Present concepts and rationale to clients and internal teams.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other 2D designers.

Skills

2D design

Lead designer

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Typography

Layout

Visual storytelling

Brand guidelines

Mentoring

Education

BA in Graphic Design or related discipline

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Figma

Job description

Location: Surrey, UK (hybrid, 1 day a week in the office)

About Nteractive

At Nteractive, we bring brands to life through extraordinary experiences. From global events and immersive environments to digital campaigns and live activations, we create meaningful experiences for some of the world’s leading technology and lifestyle brands.

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, with experience designing for Events.

Working closely with our Creative Lead and Creative Director, 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.

What you'll be doing

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. We are a global events agency and you must have events experience to lead in this role.

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

What you will bring

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

Why you'll love working here

• 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
• 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 Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday Day Off
• Summer Hours
• Rewards & Recognition incentives
• Generous Talent Referral Scheme

Additional requirements

• Ability to work from a suitable home environment when working remotely
• Ability to attend the Nteractive office and/or client sites when required for collaboration, presentations and project delivery
• Minimum broadband speed of 25MB download / 2MB upload
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required

Ready to take the lead?

If you’re an accomplished 2D designer with great events experience, who is ready to take ownership of significant creative work, influence the quality of a talented design team and work alongside senior creative leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Nteractive and help us create experiences people remember.