Design Director

About the role

Landor, a WPP brand consultancy, is looking for a Design Director to join its Singapore studio. You will partner with the Creative Director to steer design strategy and creative excellence, leading multi-disciplinary teams that create bold, scalable brand worlds for clients in tech, automotive, finance, government and beyond.

Key responsibilities

• Set design direction across complex brand transformations, from initial strategy and concept through to integrated production across digital, print and experiential touchpoints.
• Lead high-stakes pitches, client workshops and senior stakeholder presentations, building partnerships that drive business growth.
• Promote award-winning, breakthrough work with a modern, digital-first mindset.
• Mentor and guide designers, fostering a culture of creative ambition and continuous learning.
• Work with Client Services and Strategy to deliver projects on time and within commercial targets.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in a brand-focused creative agency, with an award-winning portfolio of integrated brand systems.
• A strong balance of strategic rigor, storytelling and hands-on creative craft when needed.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with natural business acumen and client relationship-building.
• Based in Singapore (or willing to relocate) for the collaborative hybrid studio model.

Required skills

• Fluency across modern brand ecosystems, including digital-first experiences, motion and emerging AI design tools.
• Tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud and Miro.