Design Director - 12M FTC Experience Design

Landor, London

The role

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

We are Landor, part of WPP

World-leading brand experts, underpinned by the most expansive strategic & creative capabilities in our category.

What you will do

Define and champion the creative vision and design strategy for experience-led projects, including spatial design, retail environments, branded spaces, pop-ups, exhibitions and expos.
Translate brand, business and audience insights into distinctive concepts and memorable experiences that connect physical and digital touchpoints.
Lead projects from initial brief, research and concept development through design development, prototyping, production, fabrication, installation and launch.
Shape cohesive spatial experiences, guiding elements such as customer and visitor journeys, layouts, circulation, materials, lighting, graphics, signage, wayfinding, content and interactive technology.
Lead multiple projects concurrently, delivering innovative, high-quality work that meets client objectives and strengthens their brand.
Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams—including strategy, brand, digital, architecture, production and client services—to develop integrated solutions.
Oversee design reviews, technical coordination, prototypes, mock-ups and site implementation, resolving challenges while protecting the creative vision and ensuring designs are practical to build and operate.
Ensure solutions consider accessibility, inclusivity, sustainability, safety, operational needs and project requirements.
Act as a senior creative partner to clients: build trusted relationships, lead workshops, present design strategies and communicate a clear point of view.
Lead creative development for client pitches and new business opportunities when required.
Partner with Client Services to align scope, resourcing, schedules and budgets with project and financial goals, while identifying opportunities for growth.
Set a high standard for creative excellence, providing constructive critique and guidance to strengthen team output.
Recruit, mentor and inspire designers, fostering a supportive, ambitious and collaborative creative culture.
Identify opportunities to develop the team’s capabilities and support its future growth.
Build strong relationships with client-side creative teams, production partners and suppliers to ensure continuity and quality from concept to completion.
Serve as an internal leader in experience and spatial design, collaborating across the business to solve complex creative and strategic challenges.

Design Director - 12M FTC Experience Design

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Design Director - 12M FTC Experience Design

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