Freelance Senior Designer, 3D

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer, 3D to join our New York studio. Could this be you? We are Landor, part of WPP. 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). About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visitWPP.com. We are looking for a Freelance Senior Designer, 3D for the environments that house, hold, and accommodate experiences. These experiences incorporate physical, human, and digital elements each derived from the essence of the brand, engaged in the needs and desires of shoppers, guests and users (the public and associates alike), and generally motivated by a commercial ambition. As a member of the Landor creative team, we collaborate in the design of every aspect of physical environments for retail, hospitality, services, and entertainment. You will enhance brand experiences through the development of 2D and 3D consumer-facing design. You will assist on medium to large projects with a creative vision that involves and requires multiple specialized disciplines and individuals. You will create both independent, original design solutions and developing the design work of others. What you’ll need 7+ years of experience designing retail spaces, trade shows, exhibitions, hospitality environments, etc. Creativity and new ideas A natural desire to be among the best and to become your best self; you are ready to learn, grow, and hope to design everything in your career The humility to learn from others Individuals that aspire to contribute to Bold Thinking to help create better outcomes for our clients, Landor and ourselves The ambition to create big ideas and engage creativity Familiarity with branding and the latest trends shaping our world of commerce, and branded experiences within retail and commercial environments Familiarity with design thinking and its benefits on creativity and business A love for architectural design for form, flow, volume, and tensions Appreciation of furniture, its design, construction and materiality An understanding of lighting and its effects on our eyes, minds, and moods; interest in lighting technique and fixture construction A fascination with the presentation of merchandise and the experience of service Working knowledge of materials and construction processes and details The ability to plan, enhance, and section Interest in the next generation of visualization of designed environments and experiences: AR & VR Command of the common tools of our trade: Pens, pencils and tracing paper AutoCad Sketchup & Vray or other Hi-res rendering engine Adobe creative suite Hand drawing and sketching skills are highly valued in this studio Please note - this is a freelance position. Must be local to New York studio. We offer a competitive benefits package, clickWPP Benefitsfor more details. 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. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.