Design Intern

Landor•Chicago, IL

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Landor, part of WPP, is seeking a Full-Time Design Intern for Summer 2026. Landor is a world-leading brand expert company that makes brands more valuable and less vulnerable by strategically joining design, experience, governance, and measurement capabilities to connect brand work to business outcomes. Landor companies include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists), and ManvsMachine (3D motion design). WPP is a trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands, uniting media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and strategic counsel to help clients navigate change and deliver transformational growth.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Arts, or a related discipline (grad students welcome).
Completed a minimum of 3 semesters or equivalent in their program.
Strong portfolio showcasing branding, typography, layout, and conceptual thinking.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop).
Excellent communication skills.
Collaborative mindset.
Genuine eagerness to learn.
Awareness of current design trends.

Nice To Haves

Motion or 3D experience is a plus.
Passionate about branding and visual storytelling.
Passionate about Landor's work.
Excited to bring fresh ideas and creative energy to the table.

Responsibilities

Be fully integrated into the design team, contributing to real client work from concept to delivery across a range of brand design projects.
Work side by side with strategists, motion designers, and creative leads to help bring bold ideas to life.
Sharpen technical skills, creative thinking, and visual communication under the guidance of a mentor and design team.