Senior Type Designer

Landor is looking for a Senior Type Designer to join our Milan 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 the design, prototyping, and development of bespoke typefaces for a diverse portfolio of global clients, ensuring profound alignment with brand strategy and business objectives.
• Oversee and strategically manage the entire typographic creation lifecycle for multiple concurrent projects: from initial concept and client pitching through meticulous prototyping, development, production, and final font mastering.
• Serve as a primary liaison and expert advisor to global clients and internal teams, developing and delivering compelling presentations and pitches that articulate the creative journey, strategic design decisions, and ultimate value proposition.
• Drive collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary teams (strategists, brand designers, finance, legal, etc.)
• Set and uphold an exceptionally high standard of execution, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, advanced typographic craftsmanship, and a commitment to technical excellence.
• Actively contribute to thought leadership and innovation within the team and industry, staying at the forefront of branding, typographic design trends, and technological advancements.
• Lead the complex development of multilingual fonts for international markets, ensuring cultural sensitivity, linguistic accuracy, and consistent quality across diverse writing systems and character sets.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables across multiple global engagements, ensuring successful outcomes and client satisfaction.

What you’ll need 

• A deep and proven track record in type design operating successfully at Senior Director level, with a world-class portfolio showcasing exceptional technical skill, innovative creative vision, and a comprehensive understanding of commercial application. You will report to the Design Director as part of a specialist Type Design Team.
• Design, prototype, and develop bespoke typefaces for global clients, ensuring alignment with brand strategy.
• Expert-level proficiency in Glyphs (our primary tool), alongside a strong command of related font development software and workflows.
• Mastery of all advanced typographic development stages: Spacing, hinting, meticulous kerning and comprehensive technical optimization for various platforms and environments.
• Exceptional client-facing communication and presentation skills (written and verbal), with the ability to articulate complex design rationale, manage stakeholder expectations, negotiate solutions, and inspire confidence in diverse international audiences.
• A strategic and holistic understanding of branding and typography as a fundamental driver of visual identity, with a demonstrated ability to translate strategic business objectives into impactful typographic solutions across all brand touchpoints.
• Fluent command of the English language (written and verbal) is essential for effective collaboration and client liaison across international teams and diverse cultural contexts.
• Advanced proficiency in developing Latin typefaces; extensive knowledge and design experience in multiple scripts (e.g., Cyrillic, Arabic, Indic, East Asian) is a significant advantage and highly valued.
• Engineering and coding skills applied to type design are a significant advantage and highly valued.

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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