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Freelance Senior Designer, 3D

New York, NY · Hybrid

Familiarity with design thinking and its benefits on creativity and business * A love for ... freelance position. Must be local to New York studio. We offer a competitive benefits package ...

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Freelance Senior Designer, 3D

Cincinnati, OH · Hybrid

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New York, NY · On-site

Familiarity with design thinking and its benefits on creativity and business * A love for ... freelance position. Must be local to New York studio. We offer a competitive benefits package ...

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VP of Design

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... of freelance and specialist talent nationwide. The Vice President, Design strengthens our design ... Proactively track and apply design trends + thinking to maintain a cutting-edge, future-focused ...

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Designer - Freelance

New York, NY

You're passionate about design, are obsessed with brand design, animation and motion, and thrive on ... You embrace challenges and inspire new ways of thinking. * Low on ego | We all wear the hats that ...

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New York, NY · On-site +1

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance design thinking in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Freelance Design Thinking Consultant, you need expertise in human-centered design, problem-solving, and facilitation, often supported by a background in design, business, or innovation. Familiarity with tools like Miro, Figma, and design thinking frameworks (such as IDEO or Stanford d.school methods) is highly valuable. Outstanding active listening, empathy, and communication skills help you collaborate with diverse clients and stakeholders. These abilities enable you to drive creative solutions and foster innovation in varied, client-focused environments.

What are some typical challenges freelance design thinking professionals face when working with new clients?

Freelance design thinking professionals often encounter challenges such as quickly understanding a client's unique business context and aligning expectations around the design thinking process. Since clients may have varying levels of familiarity with design thinking, freelancers may need to educate stakeholders and facilitate buy-in for a collaborative, iterative approach. Additionally, managing timelines and balancing multiple projects independently requires strong communication and organizational skills. Building trust early and setting clear milestones can help address these challenges and lead to successful project outcomes.

What is freelance design thinking?

Freelance design thinking refers to the practice of applying design thinking methodologies as an independent contractor or consultant, rather than as a full-time employee at a specific organization. Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that emphasizes empathy, creativity, and iterative prototyping to address complex challenges. Freelance design thinkers often work with various clients to help them innovate products, services, or processes by facilitating workshops, conducting user research, and developing creative solutions. This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to guide teams through the design thinking process.

What is the difference between Freelance Design Thinking vs Freelance User Experience Designer?

AspectFreelance Design ThinkingFreelance User Experience Designer
CredentialsWorkshops, certifications in design thinking methodologiesPortfolio, UX certifications (e.g., NN/g, CCUX)
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, problem-solving sessions with clientsDesign tools, user research, wireframing
Industry UsageInnovation, product development, consultingWebsite/apps, digital products, interfaces
Search IntentDesign thinking freelance projectsUX freelance projects

While both roles focus on improving products and services, Freelance Design Thinking emphasizes a problem-solving approach through workshops and strategic sessions. Freelance User Experience Designers specialize in creating user-centered digital interfaces. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right expertise for their project needs.

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Freelance Senior Designer, 3D

Landor

New York, NY • Hybrid

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

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, visit WPP.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, click WPP Benefits for 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.

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