Design Director (Packaging)

About this role

Landor is looking for a Design Director to join our Paris studio. Could this be you? We are Landor. 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). We are part of WPP. What you’ll do As Design Director, you’ll set the creative vision for multiple high-profile consumer brand projects, bringing deep expertise in brand identity and packaging to create bold, award-winning and commercially effective work.

You’ll lead pitches, concept development and project delivery, collaborating with strategy, client services and production teams to develop breakthrough ideas across packaging, in-store, digital and wider consumer touchpoints. As a trusted partner, you’ll present ideas with authority, build long-term relationships, mentor and inspire designers, and ensure every piece of work meets Landor’s creative standards and aligns with the client’s brand, market and business objectives.

What you’ll need You’ll bring significant design leadership experience within a brand or design agency, with a strong portfolio showcasing world-class consumer branding and packaging, ideally across FMCG/CPG and drinks. You’ll be skilled at turning strategic thinking into exceptional design, combining bold conceptual ideas, outstanding craft and compelling storytelling. Confident managing stakeholders at every level, you’ll bring strong business acumen, a passion for creative excellence and a deep understanding of consumer, cultural and design trends.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Miro and emerging AI tools is essential. 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.