Type Designer

Landor is looking for a Type Designer to join our Milan studio. Could this be you?

We are Landor.

World-leading brand specialists.

Consulting. Design. Experience.

Connecting business strategy to brand.

Bringing every facet of brand to life.

Creating brand-led experiences for talent & customers.

United in our drive to make a positive difference.

Proudly part of WPP.

We build brands, designed to transform.

Our Landor Group also includes leaders in sonic branding amp, workspace & architectural design experts BDG, and award-winning motion specialists ManvsMachine.

What you’ll do

• Design, prototype, and develop bespoke typefaces for global clients, ensuring alignment with brand strategy.
• Manage the entire typographic creation process: concept, pitching, prototyping, development, production, and font mastering.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations (and pitches) showcasing the creative journey and design decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (strategists, brand designers, etc.) to seamlessly integrate typography into brand visual identities.
• Maintain a high standard of execution, with meticulous attention to detail and typographic craftsmanship.
• Stay up-to-date with branding and typographic design trends, contributing to team growth and innovation.
• Develop and customise wordmarks in close collaboration with relevant teams.
• Work with international teams to create multilingual fonts, ensuring consistency and quality across different writing systems.

What you’ll need

• Extensive experience in type design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating technical skills and creative vision.
• Proficiency in Glyphs (primary tool for typeface creation and production).
• Mastery of typographic development stages: hinting, kerning, interpolation, and technical optimisation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly explain design choices and creative processes.
• Strong knowledge of branding and typography as a tool for visual identity, with a strategic view of how type is used across various brand touchpoints.
• Experience managing type design projects for global clients, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent command of the English language (essential for working with international teams and clients).
• Ability to develop Latin typefaces; knowledge and design experience in multiple scripts is a plus.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.

Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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