--- title: 'Designer at Landor' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/designer-landor-chicago-zrw1620wtk67' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Designer at Landor - **Company:** Landor - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Posted:** 2026-08-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/landor/jobs/8145808 ## Job description Landor is looking for a Designer to join our Chicago 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. We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable. We build brands differently. We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand. We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes. Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine (3D motion design). ## About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit [WPP.com](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://wpp.com/__;!!H_q-o1I4kFo!jm9SEmgIqKRKKXc6ZafUBTsnPp4bWQTFp7XWAzkkcjS5rLi29HXQMT-aWK3BV78YjQC1Tb95W5VT-4LofUjwCZXvJcDfdvgaMQ$). ## What you’ll do You will deliver memorable storytelling, continuing to evolve and develop presentation techniques for the future. You demonstrate strategic and innovative thinking, creating ideas and assisting to develop and evaluate competitive design strategies and plans using your sophisticated understanding of aesthetics. As a Senior Designer, you will collaborate with peers, design counterparts and partner groups to ensure project design continuity across all areas of focus. ## What you’ll need ## What we're looking for - A brand focused Designer - 5+ years of experience working across brand, design, and packaging design environments. - Experience building brands either from scratch or as a brand refresh - Ability to identify and deliver exceptional creative design - Strong skillset in packaging design - Excellent communication skills - Outstanding technical skills with Adobe Creative Suite - Current design trend knowledge and skills - Familiarity with new media technology/software - Ability to collaborate confidently with team members - Passion for cracking tough strategic and design problems - Evidence of creative solutions that supports project goals. - A comprehensive portfolio The salary rate for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60,000-65,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click [WPP Benefits](https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us?utm_source=Google+Analytics&utm_medium=Job+Ad+Benefits+&utm_campaign=WPP+Benefits) for more details. 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. ## About Landor ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Landor is a global brand consulting and design firm that helps businesses create agile brands through strategy, identity, experience, and innovation. - **Entity Type**: Subsidiary of Public Company (WPP plc, NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States - **Founded**: 1941 - **Founders**: Walter Landor ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Brand consulting, design services, brand strategy, customer and employee experience. - **Target customers**: B2B – large enterprises and world‑famous brands (e.g., Barclays, BMW, Procter & Gamble, Samsung). - **Mission**: “Make a positive difference to our people, our clients and our world.” ## Products & Services - **Consulting**: Brand research & valuation, brand strategy & architecture, naming & verbal identity, innovation. - **Design**: Corporate identity, packaging design, motion graphics, brand guidelines, visual/verbal/sonic identity. - **Experience**: Brand‑led customer and employee experiences (physical, digital, behavioural), retail and workplace design, prototyping. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Landor is a subsidiary of WPP, a public company with a market cap of ~$12B as of mid‑2026). - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – $100M–$500M (LinkedIn estimate; not publicly reported). - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by WPP; clients include Barclays, BMW, FedEx, Nike, Procter & Gamble, Marriott, Samsung, Sony, and Taj Group. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 873 employees (+0.7% YoY). [LinkedIn] - Active job postings: 28 (monthly increase +40%, quarterly +75%, yearly +87%). [LinkedIn] - Operates in 30+ countries with 26 offices across 19 countries. [Built In] ## Competitive Advantages - **Heritage & credibility**: Founded in 1941, Landor pioneered many modern branding research, design, and consulting methods. - **Scale & global reach**: 1,300+ minds, 30 locations, part of WPP—the world’s largest marketing services group. - **End‑to‑end offering**: Covers strategy, design, and experience under one roof, enabling seamless brand transformation. - **Iconic client roster**: Works with some of the world’s most valuable brands, providing strong case‑study credibility. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Connecting business strategy to brand through data‑driven insights; bringing brand to life across visual, verbal, sonic, and motion design; creating brand‑led customer and employee experiences that encompass physical, digital, and behavioural touchpoints. - **Future direction**: Continued expansion into experience design and digital branding, leveraging WPP’s technology and media assets to offer integrated solutions. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & values**: Employee rating 3.1/5 (719 reviews); culture scored 3.2, work‑life balance 2.9, compensation 2.7 – mixed but with strong creative and collaborative environment. [LinkedIn] - **Remote / hybrid**: Offers a remote work program; many roles are in‑office (New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Mumbai, London, etc.). [Built In] - **Perks**: Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision), 401(K), life insurance, generous parental leave, paid sick days, paid holidays, PTO. [Built In] - **Career development**: Global mobility across 26 offices; opportunities to work on iconic brands; clear seniority levels (Director, Specialist, Senior, Manager). [LinkedIn] - **Typical time on‑site**: Varies by role; some positions designated “In‑Office.” [Built In] ## Sources 1. [Landor.com](https://landor.com/) 2. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/landorglobal) 3. [Greenhouse Careers Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/landor/jobs/7918585) 4. 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