National Museums Scotland - Designer (2D)

Designer is needed in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Client: National Museums Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Contract: Part-time, Contractor

Job Description

We are seeking a creative and detail-driven graphic designer to join our Exhibitions and Design team at National Museums Scotland. The Designer (2D) will be responsible for providing innovative and practical solutions to a variety of 2D design challenges, focusing on exhibitions and displays in our permanent galleries, signage, and wayfinding.

This is a part-time role, requiring 21 hours (3 days) of work per week, with a salary of £36,932 - £40,123 (pro rata for part time hours). The position is based at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, with potential multi-site responsibilities.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional experience working as a 2D designer in museums and heritage/visitor attractions.
• Significant experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong practical knowledge of accessibility guidelines relevant to 2D exhibition design.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload with minimum supervision.

Benefits

• Contribution of 28.97% of annual salary towards membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave of 28.5 days, rising to 33.5 after 5 years, plus 8 paid public holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free access to national and international museums and exhibitions.
• Exclusive discounts on local and national retailers.
• Wellbeing benefits including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working options including hybrid working and paid special leave.

Additional Information

The closing date for this role is 4/5/2025, and the Selection Event is likely to take place during the week commencing 2/6/2025. We encourage candidates to apply if they believe they are a good fit for the position. Please visit our careers portal for more details and to view our recruitment pack.