Design Director (Branding & Packaging)
Landor
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Landor is looking for a Design Director to join our Global Design 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.
What you’ll do
- Lead and inspire design teams to deliver high-impact, strategy-driven creative work that meets and exceeds client expectations.
- Collaborate with Creative Directors and peers to shape future creative vision and drive the development of bold, breakthrough ideas.
- Provide constructive critique and strategic guidance to refine concepts, ensuring alignment with briefs and competitive differentiation.
- Mentor and develop junior team members while partnering closely with clients and internal teams to deliver transformative, successful projects.
What you’ll need
- Proven experience leading cross-disciplinary teams within a branding or design agency, managing projects from concept through to full delivery.
- Strong creative impact with the ability to oversee and execute end-to-end project delivery to a high standard.
- Advanced technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.
- Up-to-date knowledge of design trends, with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
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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About this role
Landor's Global Design Studio in Mumbai is seeking a Design Director to lead branding and packaging work that connects creative excellence to measurable business outcomes. You'd manage cross-disciplinary teams through full project cycles, collaborate with Creative Directors to develop breakthrough ideas, and provide strategic direction that keeps work aligned with client briefs and competitive positioning. The role combines hands-on creative leadership—mentoring junior designers while refining concepts—with client partnership and internal stakeholder management across Landor's broader ecosystem of design, experience, and measurement capabilities.
This position requires proven experience leading design teams in an agency environment, strong technical command of the Adobe Creative Suite, and a track record of delivering high-impact work from concept to completion. You'll need current knowledge of design trends, a collaborative approach to problem-solving, and the ability to build relationships across disciplines. The hybrid arrangement expects you in the Mumbai office around four days per week, with flexibility available through discussion with the hiring team.
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