Experience Design Director — Brand Spaces

Landor; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Landor in London is seeking a Design Director to lead experience-led design for immersive, spatial and brand-led projects. You will translate insights into distinctive concepts, oversee end-to-end design development and collaborate across strategy, brand and production teams.

The role requires a senior, strategic leader with exceptional presentation and client-management skills. A hybrid work model applies, with strong opportunities to shape global brand experiences within the WPP ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Significant design experience in a brand-focused design agency or similar environment.
• Strong strategic and creative point of view, turning bold ideas into distinctive, high-quality design.
• Excellent conceptual skills with a track record of developing brand-led work.
• Confidence presenting design strategies to clients and teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the business sense to manage stakeholders and grow client relationships.
• Financial awareness to set and work towards project and team financial goals.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire project teams with an growth-oriented approach.
• Awareness of design and creative trends and how global shifts influence brand engagement.
• Passion for design, branding and creative excellence.
• Experience with interactive or immersive platforms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the creative vision and design strategy for experience-led projects including spatial design and branded spaces.
• Translate brand and audience insights into distinctive concepts connecting physical and digital touchpoints.
• Lead projects from brief through exploration, development, prototyping, fabrication and launch.
• Shape cohesive spatial experiences including journeys, layouts, materials, lighting and signage.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, delivering high-quality work that meets client objectives.
• Collaborate with strategy, brand, digital, architecture, production and client services to develop integrated solutions.
• Oversee reviews, coordination, prototypes and site implementation while protecting the creative vision.
• Ensure accessibility, inclusivity, sustainability, safety and operational needs are considered.
• Act as senior creative partner to clients; build relationships, run workshops and present design strategies.
• Lead creative development for client pitches and new business opportunities when required.

Skills

Brand strategy

Leadership

Design direction

Client management

Presentation skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

Landor in London is seeking a Design Director to lead experience-led design for immersive, spatial and brand-led projects. You will translate insights into distinctive concepts, oversee end-to-end design development and collaborate across strategy, brand and production teams.

The role requires a senior, strategic leader with exceptional presentation and client-management skills. A hybrid work model applies, with strong opportunities to shape global brand experiences within the WPP ecosystem.