Lead Designer (Museums / Attractions)

We have a rare opportunity for a Lead Designer to help us pitch for, design and deliver cutting-edge exhibitions, installations and experiences for museums and/or corporate brands.

You will be working with a range of fantastic clients that include world-famous museums, multi-award-winning heritage attractions, and cutting-edge visitor centres. We are looking for someone who will form a close connection with our clients to help both deliver their vision but also exceed their expectations. The role requires creative leadership of project teams that are made up of both in-house and freelance expertise.

If you are passionate about immersive design, especially when it comes to using technologies to create new visitor experiences, then this might just be the perfect role for you.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Minimum 8 years’ industry specific experience

A broad range of experiential design skills that include both spatial design and narrative design, and the ability to direct production design, technical design, lighting design and graphic design

Strong portfolio of working with leading museums / attractions / brands

The ability to develop a narrative visitor journey in both text and visuals, ideally through sketches (hand-drawn, CG or physical models)

Evidence of delivery of successful immersive, multi-sensory experiences

An understanding of architectural constraints, and the ability to liaise with architects and other contractors when it comes to designing for a particular space

Strong presentation skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and ideally some 3D software

This is a permanent position.

This role will require you to travel internationally. We will consider proposals from candidates based in the UK and the EU.

Salary range: 45k-65k

About Sarner International:

For over 50 years, Sarner has been designing and delivering leading immersive experiences for museums, cultural attractions, theme parks and brands all over the world.