Next Gen Design Intern

Landor
Chicago, IL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Participants of the 2026 Next Gen Programme with design and conceptual thinking skills will find this collaborative role in Chicago that emphasizes integrated brand solutions and AI efficiency.

Best fit for

  • Participants of the 2026 Next Gen Programme with design and conceptual thinking skills
    — “This role is only open to people who participated in the 2026 Next Gen Programme.”
  • Candidates who can integrate brand messaging into multi-channel deliverables
    — “Incorporate brand messaging, colour, imagery, typography and composition into design deliverables.”
  • Individuals who can contribute fresh design and trend ideas to a team
    — “Bring fresh brand, design and trend ideas to the team.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to develop innovative design ideas using conceptual thinking
    — “Apply strong conceptual thinking to develop innovative design ideas.”
  • Showcase experience with integrated brand solutions across digital, print, and experiences
    — “Consider integrated solutions and target audiences, creating work for channels such as digital, print and experiences.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with AI tools to improve design workflow efficiency
    — “Use AI tools to improve efficiency and speed while maintaining high-quality work.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • develop creative design solutions
  • bring fresh brand ideas
  • collaborate with teams
  • consider integrated solutions
Typical background
participation in the 2026 Next Gen Programmeability to work independently and in a team

Skills & requirements

Required

Creative DesignBrand DevelopmentCollaborationProject ManagementCommunication

Preferred

AI ToolsMultichannel Design

About the role

Original posting from Landor via Greenhouse

Please note: This role is only open to people who participated in the 2026 Next Gen Programme. 

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, visit WPP.com.

We’re looking for a creative and collaborative Design Intern to help develop thoughtful design solutions that bring client briefs and brand ideas to life. 

As a Design Intern at Landor you will...

Develop creative design solutions that support client briefs and project goals.

Bring fresh brand, design and trend ideas to the team.

Collaborate with peers, design colleagues and partner teams to maintain consistency across projects.

Consider integrated solutions and target audiences, creating work for channels such as digital, print and experiences.

Work independently and as part of a team, contributing to design critiques.

Use design processes and best practices to meet project deliverables and timelines.

Apply strong conceptual thinking to develop innovative design ideas.

Incorporate brand messaging, colour, imagery, typography and composition into design deliverables.

Communicate with colleagues and clients in a positive, professional and motivating manner.

Use AI tools to improve efficiency and speed while maintaining high-quality work.

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.

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Source: Landor careers (Greenhouse)

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