Design Director - Consumer CPG

Overview

In this Design Director role at Landor London, you lead design direction and strategy for key client projects, shaping integrated brand work across digital, print and experiential channels. You will partner with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative that drives brand value and business growth. You’ll mentor teams, elevate design outcomes, and advocate a strong point of view. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on creative excellence in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead design direction across multiple projects from concept to production
• Develop innovative ideas across digital, print and experiential channels grounded in audience insight and brief
• Collaborate with clients, production teams, Client Services and discipline leads to hit quality, timing and financial targets
• Act as creative lead on projects and pitches and build client relationships
• Champion design excellence by sharing point of view and elevating output
• Hire, onboard, mentor and inspire talent, fostering a positive, empowering culture
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the team and future growth
• Collaborate across teams to maintain design consistency and solve complex challenges

Key requirements

• Significant design experience in a brand-focused agency or similar environment
• Strong strategic and creative point of view to turn bold ideas into high-quality design
• Excellent conceptual skills with a track record in brand-led work
• Sophisticated understanding of visual identity and execution across deliverables
• Confident in presenting strategies and storytelling to clients and stakeholders
• Strong communication and relationship-building with business acumen to manage stakeholders and opportunities
• Financial awareness and ability to set and pursue financial goals for projects and teams
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams with an optimistic, growth-oriented approach
• Awareness of design trends and cultural/global shifts
• Passion for design, branding and creative excellence
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro and AI tools; experience in digital design and motion graphics

• Strong communication
• Relationship-building
• Leadership and mentorship
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• Miro

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