Type Designer

9 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

The Type Designer will be responsible for designing, prototyping, and developing bespoke typefaces for global clients, aligning with brand strategy. They will manage the entire typographic creation process, from concept to font mastering, deliver presentations showcasing design decisions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role involves maintaining high standards of execution, staying updated on trends, and developing wordmarks and multilingual fonts. The candidate should have extensive experience, proficiency in Glyphs, mastery of typographic development stages, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of branding and typography. They will also manage type design projects for global clients.
Must have:
  • Extensive experience in type design and a strong portfolio
  • Proficiency in Glyphs for typeface creation and production
  • Mastery of typographic development stages
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Strong knowledge of branding and typography
  • Experience managing type design projects
  • Excellent command of the English language
  • Ability to develop Latin typefaces

Job Details

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 customize 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 optimization.
  • 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.

#LI-DNI #LI-DNP 

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About The Company

We are Landor.​

World-leading brand experts.​

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.​


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

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