Global Design & Brand Director

C0001 Tony Blair Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in London is seeking a Head of Design & Creative to lead the institute’s design direction across publications, campaigns, events, digital and social channels. You will set governance for brand management, provide creative direction for high‑impact moments, and lead the in‑house design and video team to deliver coherent, high‑quality storytelling.

The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, a deep understanding of brand identity and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in design and creative leadership.
• Strong portfolio across channels and formats.
• Understanding brand identity and governance.
• Ability to translate priorities into compelling concepts.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Experience delivering high-profile work across publications, campaigns, events, digital and video.
• Excellent communication with UK and global teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with pragmatism.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term vision for design and creative function.
• Own and evolve brand standards across channels and formats.
• Provide creative direction for flagship events, campaigns and partnerships.
• Lead concept development ensuring narrative and visuals align across channels.
• Oversee in-house design and video studio workflows to ensure coherence and quality of storytelling.
• Maintain strong relationships across the Institute to prioritise workload with clear outcomes.
• Use insights to improve creative effectiveness and consistency across channels.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Team development

Multichannel storytelling

Stakeholder communication

Brand governance

Job description

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in London is seeking a Head of Design & Creative to lead the institute’s design direction across publications, campaigns, events, digital and social channels. You will set governance for brand management, provide creative direction for high‑impact moments, and lead the in‑house design and video team to deliver coherent, high‑quality storytelling.

The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, a deep understanding of brand identity and