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

📌 Type Designer (Milano)
🏢 Landor
📍 Milano