Senior Exhibition & Spatial Designer
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,000 to £44,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, SW7 2DD |
| Company: | Science Museum Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SMG03437_1771580029 |
Summary
Are you looking to help interpret the Science Museum Group's collections through fresh and high-quality spatial exhibition and design?
About us
The Science Museum's Design Studio includes both graphic and spatial designers. We design for temporary exhibitions, permanent galleries and other museum spaces such as the Space Gallery and theEngineers Gallery. We also design wayfinding and signage, marketing campaigns, print and publications for the Museum. Together with our Communications colleagues, we are the Brand Guardians.
We are responsible for establishing and maintaining the highest level of design standards and we are involved in most activities and projects across the Museum. We enjoy inspiring collaborations with our inhouse colleagues and external designers.
We are now looking for a Senior Exhibition & Spatial Designer to join us on a permanent, full-time basis at the Science Museum.
About the role
As a Senior Exhibition & Spatial Designer, you will play a key role in interpreting our collections and stories through fresh, sophisticated, and high‑quality spatial and exhibition design. Your work will span a wide range of project types, including furniture and product design, interior and exhibition design, architectural feasibility studies, and 3D visualisations. You will also be responsible for producing designs from concept through to detailed stages, including design reports, tender documentation, production information, and specifications.
Reporting to the Senior Spatial & Exhibition Design Manager and working closely with our in‑house design team, you will contribute to raising design standards across the organisation. While your primary focus will be the Science Museum, the Science & Industry Museum, and the National Museum of Science & Media, you may also support design projects across the wider Science Museum Group. This role operates under a hybrid working model, with a minimum of two days per week onsite.
About you
We welcome applications from candidates with demonstrable experience delivering exhibition design across RIBA Stages 0-6, including the technical coordination of work packages and the preparation of specifications. You will hold a degree-level qualification (or possess equivalent experience) in Architecture, Exhibition Design, or a related discipline level qualification.
You will bring a solid understanding of the wider design considerations within a museum context, including graphic design, lighting, conservation‑safe approaches, accessible design, and showcase design. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for design and a clear sense of ownership over the quality of the visitor experience across the Science Museum Group. Effective teamwork is essential, along with the ability to empower, support, and collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.
What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.
- Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
- Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
- Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
- Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
- All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
- Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
- Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
- Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
- Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.