Freelance Design Director

Landor; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading design agency is seeking a Freelance Design Director in Cincinnati. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in branding and over 8 years of creative management experience. Responsibilities include leading a creative team, driving design strategy, and building relationships with clients. The agency promotes a hybrid work model, adapting to flexibility needs during hiring. Join us to shape extraordinary design solutions across various sectors, including CPG and Health & Wellness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Design Director experience in branding.
• 8+ years of broad creative and management experience with global sophistication.
• Proven experience leading cross-discipline teams and design leaders.
• Passion for CPG, Home Care, Health & Wellness, Food & Beverage, and Beauty sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a creative team, fostering innovation and excellence.
• Drive design strategy and execution while engaging hands-on.
• Act as a strong design advocate, building client and team relationships.
• Apply strategic business acumen for impactful brand solutions.
• Champion communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Skills

Design Leadership

Brand Storytelling

Creative Strategy

Team Mentorship

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Design Software

Job description

Regional Talent Acquisition Director, Americas | Landor Group + Design Bridge and Partners

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

We’re looking for a visionary and strategic Design Director to help lead our creative team. You're a master designer, brand storyteller, and inspirational leader passionate about solving challenges through extraordinary design.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and mentor a creative team, fostering a culture of innovation and design excellence.
• Drive design strategy and execution, balancing vision with hands‑on engagement.
• Act as a strong advocate for design, building robust relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Apply strategic business acumen to deliver impactful brand solutions, understanding client challenges, financials, and metrics.
• Champion communication and collaboration across disciplines, adapting to changing priorities with a restless drive for improvement.

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years of Design Director experience in branding.
• 8+ years of broad creative and management experience with global sophistication.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading cross‑discipline teams and design leaders.
• A passion for CPG, Home Care, Health & Wellness, Food & Beverage, and Beauty sectors.
• Bonus: Motion and/or Industrial Design skills, Digital Offer experience.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.

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