Global Design & Creative Director

TBI Ukraine Branch; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change seeks a Head of Design & Creative to lead the organisation’s design and creative direction across publications, campaigns, events and digital channels. You will set governance and standards for brand management and provide creative direction for high-impact moments where clarity of purpose is essential.

You will lead the in-house design and video teams, align narratives with strategic priorities, and collaborate with colleagues across the Institute

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading design and creative functions across multiple channels and formats.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, identity development, and governance.
• Excellent creative judgement translating priorities into compelling concepts.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with hands-on expertise.
• Extensive experience delivering high-profile creative work from concept to production.
• Outstanding communication skills impacting global teams and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the long-term vision and roadmap for design and creative across publications, campaigns, events, digital and social channels.
• Own and evolve brand standards and governance with consistent application across formats.
• Provide creative direction for flagship events, priority campaigns and partnerships.
• Lead concept development ensuring narrative and visuals align across channels.
• Head the in-house design and video studio to support storytelling quality.
• Maintain strong cross-team relationships and manage workload with clear outcomes.
• Use qualitative and quantitative feedback to improve creative effectiveness and consistency.

Skills

Design leadership

Brand strategy

Creative direction

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cross-channel storytelling

Governance & standards

Job description

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change seeks a Head of Design & Creative to lead the organisation’s design and creative direction across publications, campaigns, events and digital channels. You will set governance and standards for brand management and provide creative direction for high-impact moments where clarity of purpose is essential.

You will lead the in-house design and video teams, align narratives with strategic priorities, and collaborate with colleagues across the Institute