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Senior Designer
Job Opening: Creative Lead (Design & Technology)
Overview
We are a multi-discipline, highly talented team of over 80 global professionals, including:
- UX/UI designers
- Graphic designers
- Animators
- Visualisers
- Real-time & web developers
By fostering innovative, creative, and problem-solving talent, we redefine how clients communicate, connect, and engage with their projects and audiences.
Our track record includes impactful work with AtkinsRéalis clients such as:
- MoD (Ministry of Defence)
- EDF
- National Highways
- Transport for London
- HS2
- Environment Agency
Our work is grounded in bold design principles—prioritising clarity, accessibility, and technologically driven value.
A passionate, fast-paced environment fosters collective problem-solving, blending bespoke creativity with cutting-edge technologies. Employees work on diverse, high-impact projects while contributing to meaningful global change with an emphasis on team wellbeing, mental health support, and flexibility.
We’re seeking a talented, driven, and visionary creative leader thrives in a cross-disciplinary setting and delivers exhilarating, results-driven work across print, events, web, virtual reality, 3D, and motion.
The Role
- Lead project teams in formulating creative direction and approach.
- Advise on design strategies, ethical decision-making, and best practices.
- Offer cross-disciplinary leadership to ensure high-value and quality deliverables.
- Engage with clients at an agency level, delivering technical and creative support.
- Review project specifications and client briefs to prioritise excellence.
- Define project pipelines by identifying opportunities and maximising potential.
- Provide hands-on creative guidance across mixed-discipline teams.
- Foster collaborative, agile working and ensure creativity drives outcomes.
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About You
To succeed in this role, you should bring:
✔ A passionate commitment to design and digital technology, a keen eye for detail, and a dedication to high-quality output.
✔ Experience leading large-scale, mixed-discipline projects in fast-paced environments.
✔ Strong organisational and communication skills, confidently managing client relationships and creative expectations.
✔ Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
✔ Proficiency in UX/UI design, with a willingness to guide diverse projects.
✔ Exceptional layout and typography skills, complemented by layout agility.
✔ Ability to work under pressure and thrive where decisions impact both process and client outcomes.
✔ Agile development experience, ensuring seamless teamwork and innovative flare.
✔ A thoughtful and proactive problem-solver, exemplified by your bold portfolio of conceptual design.
✔ A proven record of leading and delivering ingenious, cross-disciplinary outcomes.
Benefits
Rewards and support are tailored to your needs at every career stage:
� tulajre competitive salaries and employee rewards.
🔹 Tailored benefits encompassing:
- Health, wellness & lifestyle choices
- Financial well-being
- Professional development & training opportunities
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🔹 Unmatched hybrid working flexibility and competitive holiday entitlement.
About AtkinsRéalis
We’re a leadership-driven, 110-year-old engineering services and nuclear company committed to engineering a better future. Our global team collaborates across consulting, design, project management, operations, and maintenance, future-proofing infrastructure and energy systems worldwide:
Durable solutions through:
- Data applications and AI
- Cybersecurity and intelligent networking
- Sustainable infrastructure innovation
We encourage belonging and inclusivity, advocating for:
- Family-friendly, flexible policies
- Diversity & career progression for all
- Equal opportunities and disability-inclusive practices
Security Clearance Note: This role may require security clearance, and we will discuss requirements during the interview process (UKSV vetting, proof of 5+ years residency in Great Britain is sometimes needed).
Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Culture
AtkinsRéalis values diverse backgrounds, cultural experiences, and connections. Our workplace integrates respect and empowerment for gender, ethnic origins, sexual orientation, age, religion, or ability.
To match our promise of world-class service, we actively engage talent from historically under-represented groups—including disability. If you qualify, please declare this on your application for tailored consideration through our Disability Commitment initiatives.
For further updates, visit AtkinsRéalis or follow us on LinkedIn.
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