Design Director - 12M FTC Experience Design

The role

The Design Director will define and champion creative vision and design strategy for experience-led projects like spatial design, retail environments, and exhibitions. They will lead projects from research through to installation and manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated brand solutions.

What you will do

• Define and champion creative vision and design strategy for experience-led projects.
• Translate brand, business and audience insights into concepts and experiences.
• Lead projects from initial brief through design development, prototyping, production, and launch.
• Shape cohesive spatial experiences including journeys, layouts, materials, and lighting.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently to meet client objectives.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Oversee design reviews, technical coordination, prototypes, and site implementation.
• Ensure solutions consider accessibility, inclusivity, sustainability, safety, and operational needs.
• Act as a senior creative partner to clients through workshops and presentations.
• Lead creative development for client pitches and new business opportunities.

Required qualifications

• Significant design experience in a brand-focused design agency or similar environment.
• Strong strategic and creative point of view.
• Excellent conceptual skills and track record of developing brand-led work.
• Confidence presenting design strategies and telling stories to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Business acumen to manage stakeholders and identify commercial opportunities.
• Financial awareness to work towards financial goals for projects and teams.
• Ability to lead, motivate and encourage project teams.
• Strong awareness of design and creative trends and cultural shifts.
• Passion for design, branding and creative excellence.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro and AI tools.
• Proficiency with design and visualisation software such as Cinema 4D, Rhino, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vectorworks, 3D rendering and real-time visualisation tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with interactive or immersive platforms

About the company

Landor is a world-leading brand expert and part of WPP. They work with clients to define and solve business problems through the lens of brand.