Nteractive
Design Lead (2D)
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About Nteractive
Location: Surrey, UK (hybrid, 1-2 days a week in the office)
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.
Working closely with our Creative Lead, Creative Director and Executive 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.
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
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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, Creative Directors and Executive 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
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Benefits
- 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
- Volunteering Day
- 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 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.
About us
We are Experience Architects with an ambition to cultivate client trust and brand value.
We are a people first agency where our passion and boundless collaboration combine to deliver excellence for our clients. We are commercially aware and drive value for our clients and Nteractive by seeking efficiencies and cost effectiveness without compromising the creative vision. We are forward thinking and constantly pushing ahead for ourselves and our clients.
We are specialists in the technology sector. We create incredible live brand experiences – the sort that really make a difference. Experiential marketing campaigns, product launches, conferences, incentive programmes, exhibitions, VIP experiences, store launches, hospitality programmes, digital campaigns, brand films, internal communications programmes and much more.
Our Commitment
We eagerly seek individuals who bring diversity of background, experience, and thought to create an engaging work environment, foster innovation and better understand and meet the needs of our users. We encourage people from underrepresented and/or marginalized backgrounds, including BIPOC, LatinX, LGBTQ+, women, and people with disabilities, to apply.
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