Senior Graphic Designer

This role will be based in our 5HP London Victoria office

The Tech Festivals group is seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Designer to lead and elevate the creative vision across all visual touchpoints of the event. You will be the primary design owner for London Tech Week responsible for delivering outstanding creative across experiential digital and marketing channels.

This is a hands-on execution-led role for a versatile designer who can work autonomously contribute fresh ideas and act as a brand guardian for an iconic event brand. Experience in live events is advantageous but not essential. We are looking for a designer with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to translate ideas into polished high-impact visuals that perform in the real world.

This is a hybrid role based in our London office at 5 Howick Place and includes on-site presence during the tech festivals and key production periods. Youll work closely with Brand Marketing and Operations teams to ensure all creative output aligns with the brands and creative visions.

What Youll Do

Creative Leadership & Execution

• Lead the design and delivery of all creative assets for the tech festivals live events including:

• Event branding signage wayfinding and environmental graphics
• Stage visuals screens and motion-led assets in collaboration with our in-house motion studio
• Digital assets for web email social media and paid marketing campaigns

• Own creative execution from concept through to final delivery ensuring a cohesive and high-quality attendee experience

Brand & Quality Assurance

• Act as the brand guardian for the respective tech festivals maintaining consistency and excellence across all print and digital outputs.
• Provide quality control and final checks across all creative deliverables.

Collaboration & Project Delivery

• Work closely with marketing content production and external partners to manage timelines and ensure seamless delivery.
• Manage and direct freelance designers providing clear creative direction and constructive feedback.

Production & Technical Excellence

• Prepare final artwork for print and large-scale production.
• Manage print production and CMYK file preparation liaising with suppliers and vendors as required.
• Design with real-world environments in mind including scale lighting screen ratios and on-site application.

Creative Development

• Stay up to date with trends in event design experiential marketing and technology-led experiences.
• Proactively identify opportunities to elevate the visual impact of the respective tech festivals.

Qualifications :

• 7 years of professional graphic design experience ideally within events experiential marketing or brand-led environments
   
• A strong portfolio demonstrating:

• Print and large-format design
• Digital and social assets
• Event or experiential branding (a bonus)

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign Photoshop) and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Figma After Effects or motion design experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of CMYK workflows print production and file preparation
• Excellent grasp of typography layout colour and visual storytelling
• Experience designing for physical environments including large formats and screen-based outputs
• Strong organisational communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work autonomously manage multiple projects and deliver under tight deadlines
• Meticulous eye for detail and commitment to high-quality output

Personality & Mindset

• Thrives in fast-paced high-energy environments and remains calm under pressure
• Proactive and solutions-focused with a strong sense of ownership
• Strategic thinker who can translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives
• Confident presenting ideas and open to feedback and collaboration
• Adaptable and resilient particularly in live-event scenarios
• Strong visual taste cultural awareness and storytelling instincts
• Comfortable working as the sole designer while collaborating closely with wider teams
• Invested in evolving and maintaining robust brand guidelines

Nice to Have

• Motion graphics or basic animation experience
• Experience working with 3D designers AV teams or fabricators
• Familiarity with live event production workflows
• An interest in technology innovation or experiential design

PORTFOLIO: Please send a PDF or link to a website with real-world examples. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.

Additional Information :

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. 

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at .

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks 
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: annual leave plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes 
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application. 

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At 
Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are 
welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law.  Ask us or see our website for full information.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time