Design Director

Landor is looking for a Design Director to join our London studio. Could this be you?  

We are Landor. 

World-leading brand specialists. 

Consulting. Design. Experience. 
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Connecting business strategy to brand.​ 

Bringing every facet of brand to life.​ 

Creating brand-led experiences for talent & customers.​​ 

United in our drive to make a positive difference.​ 

Proudly part of WPP.​ 

We build brands, designed to transform.​ 

Our Landor Group also includes leaders in sonic branding amp,  

workspace & architectural design experts BDG 

and award-winning motion specialists ManvsMachine.​ 

What you’ll do 

• Lead the creative direction and strategy for multiple client projects, ensuring high-quality, innovative design solutions that drive brand innovation. 

• Partner with Client Services to ensure projects are resourced effectively, delivered on time and within budget, while identifying growth opportunities. 

• Act as a key client contact, confidently presenting and communicating design strategies and solutions to diverse audiences. 

• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a positive and empowering creative culture. 

• Stay ahead of the curve, researching and incorporating current and upcoming creative, design, and cultural trends into your work. 

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project design continuity and overcome complex strategic and design challenges. 

What you’ll need 

• Significant design experience in a brand/design agency environment with a strong focus on brand and design. 

• A sophisticated understanding of design principles with strong creative excellence and conceptual thinking. 

• Proven ability to integrate brand elements (message, colour, imagery, typography, etc.) into impactful deliverables. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tell compelling stories and articulate design strategies to various audiences. 

• Experience leading and motivating teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. 

• Strong business acumen, including the ability to establish financial goals and manage budgets. 

• A passion for design, brand, and creative excellence, with a desire to continuously learn and grow. 

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro, AI tools, and other relevant design software. 

• Experience with motion graphics and digital design, leading the creation of impactful, cross-platform visual content. 

 Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

We believe diversity brings creativity, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are actively engaging in creating an environment free of discrimination.  

Landor is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, colour, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. 

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