Freelance Design Director
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Creative Arts/Media
Creative Design / Digital Art -
Design & Architecture
Creative Design / Digital Art
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.
- 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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