Lead 3D Designer — Exhibitions & Spatial Narratives

British Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free exhibition entry

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Job summary

The British Museum is seeking a Lead 3D Designer to shape ambitious cultural and exhibition projects in its Bloomsbury studio. You will lead the creative and technical delivery of narrative-driven experiences across exhibitions, galleries and public spaces.

Join a transformative period as the Bloomsbury site redevelopment unfolds, guiding standards, championing sustainable design and mentoring a multidisciplinary team within an established in-house practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading high-profile exhibitions from concept to delivery.
• Strong design judgement and stakeholder engagement across projects.
• Commitment to sustainable design and studio standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of exhibitions, galleries and public space projects from concept to completion.
• Create engaging spatial experiences that bring complex stories to life.
• Direct project teams, consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Produce and oversee design documentation including drawings and specifications.
• Champion sustainable design practices and contribute to studio standards and ways of working.
• Mentor junior designers and foster an ambitious, collaborative studio culture.

Skills

3D design

Exhibition design

Spatial design

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CAD software

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The British Museum is seeking a Lead 3D Designer to shape ambitious cultural and exhibition projects in its Bloomsbury studio. You will lead the creative and technical delivery of narrative-driven experiences across exhibitions, galleries and public spaces.

Join a transformative period as the Bloomsbury site redevelopment unfolds, guiding standards, championing sustainable design and mentoring a multidisciplinary team within an established in-house practice.