Senior Designer- 12 Month Fixed Term

A career without limits

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The Role: Senior Designer- 12 Month Fixed Term

Join our creative powerhouse at British Airways as a Senior Designer within our Creative Studio. You will play a pivotal role in executing innovative, high-quality, on-brand creative design across multiple channels, enhancing the customer experience. Your work will champion the visualisation of our global brand identity, bringing engaging design to life through key business-critical projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate closely with the Design Lead on assigned design projects from concept to completion, aligning with internal briefs from across British Airways.
• Influence the design and application of branded assets, ensuring they meet consumer and commercial needs while maintaining brand consistency.
• Deputise for the Design Lead when necessary, offering creative consultation and support.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver designs tailored for various channels and touchpoints.
• Develop and present high-quality design concepts, mood boards, and prototypes that align with BA's brand guidelines.
• Produce compelling digital and print designs, including layouts, typography, illustrations, and branding elements.
• Champion continuous improvement through performance analysis of design strategies and assets.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external suppliers and creative specialists, fostering innovation and creativity.
• Stay at the forefront of digital design advancements to ensure cutting-edge deliverables.

What You’ll Bring to British Airways:

• A proactive, flexible, and agile mindset, ready to adapt when challenges arise.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to clearly present and communicate ideas.
• A passion for creative ideation and the ability to align design within brand parameters.
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement, with the ability to balance customer and commercial needs.
• Experience leading creative development and mentoring teams within a high-performing environment.

Your Experience:

• Proven experience delivering outstanding design within integrated marketing campaigns.
• A portfolio showcasing conceptual work and high-quality branded assets.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Leadership experience within a creative setting, including agency management and stakeholder collaboration.

Are you ready to bring your creative vision to British Airways and shape the future of our brand?
Apply now and be part of a dynamic, passionate, and innovative team!

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.