Assistant Designer

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Designer to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,500 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

Purpose of the Assistant Designer role:

The Assistant Designer will support the Exhibitions and Interpretation department to develop and deliver graphic design across the Museum, working closely with the Designer. They will design both permanent and temporary exhibition graphics, as well as designing wayfinding signage for the Museum sites and supporting wider Museum departments with design requests, such as events marketing materials.

The Assistant Designer will support the delivery of the Museum’s Midlands Development Programme, developing and delivering graphic design for exhibition updates and wayfinding graphics, as well as supporting co-creation activities with local communities.

Key responsibilities of our Assistant Designer include:

• Designing and managing production of exhibition graphics, wayfinding and signage at both Museum sites, including permanent and temporary exhibitions 3
• Supporting Museum departments with graphic design production as required, working closely with the Communications and Marketing, Retail, Learning and Engagement, Visitor Experience and Development teams
• Responding to graphic design helpdesk requests in a timely manner
• Ensuring signage at both public sites is up to date, liaising with the Visitor Experience teams
• Upholding the Museum Style Guide in all graphic design • To ensure that graphic design is accessible for all visitors
• Ensuring all projects are delivered within agreed budgets to defined deadlines to the highest quality standards of display and interpretation
• Testing new ideas and ways of engaging wider audiences with Museum stories and collections through innovative graphic design

What we are looking for in our Assistant Designer:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in graphic design
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and other 3D and 2D design software
• Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members
• Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice
• Is able to organise own activities to deliver to expected standards and targets.
• Demonstrates pro-activity in seeking opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and experience within own area
• Understands the Museum’s purpose, vision and strategic objectives, and how their own role, their team and other teams within the Museum, supports their achievement.

 Closing date for applications: 11 August 2024

 Interviews will take place on: 21 August 2024

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!