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Landor

Freelance Senior Designer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$50/hr

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our Chicago studio. Could this be you? We ... A brand focused Senior Designer * 5+ years of experience working in design environments

System One

Freelance Designer - Graphics

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Job Title: Freelance Designer - Graphics Location: New York, New York Overview: The Freelance ... Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment System One ...

System One

Freelance Designer - Graphics

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Job Title: Freelance Designer - Graphics Location: New York, New York Overview: The Freelance ... Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment System One ...

AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labors ... We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Designer to support a nationally recognized ...

Solomon Page

Freelance Denim Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$43 - $49/hr

We're seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Freelance Denim Designer for a global ... paced, collaborative environment. As a key partner across Design, Product Development ...

SYPartners

Freelance Studio Designer

New York, NY · On-site

You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and build strong relationships with both ... Partner closely with Program Managers and designers to plan schedules, logistics, and contingency ...

We Are Social

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

We Are Social is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our growing team! This role is ... A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively * Not ...

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How much do freelance environmental designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance environmental designer 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance environmental designer?

To thrive as a Freelance Environmental Designer, you need a solid background in design principles, spatial planning, and sustainability, often supported by a degree in environmental or interior design. Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as knowledge of green building standards like LEED, is essential. Strong communication, creativity, and project management skills help freelancers effectively interpret client needs and deliver innovative solutions. These abilities are crucial for producing impactful, sustainable designs and maintaining a successful independent practice.

What is a freelance environmental designer?

Freelance environmental designers are independent professionals who create functional and visually appealing spaces in both natural and built environments. They work on projects such as exhibitions, events, landscapes, and urban spaces, often collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients. Unlike in-house designers, freelancers work on a contract basis for various clients, offering specialized design services to enhance sustainability, user experience, and aesthetics in different settings.

How does a freelance environmental designer typically collaborate with clients and other professionals during a project?

As a Freelance Environmental Designer, collaboration is a key part of the job. You’ll often work closely with clients to understand their vision and requirements, as well as with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure that your designs are feasible and sustainable. Communication is usually handled through regular meetings, digital presentations, and shared project management tools. Building strong relationships and maintaining clear documentation throughout the project are essential for successful outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Environmental Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Freelance Senior Designer

Landor

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Landor is looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to join our Chicago 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.

What you'll do
You will deliver memorable storytelling, continuing to evolve and develop presentation techniques for the future. You demonstrate strategic and innovative thinking, creating ideas and assisting to develop and evaluate competitive design strategies and plans using your sophisticated understanding of aesthetics.  As a Designer, you will collaborate with peers, design counterparts and partner groups to ensure project design continuity across all areas of focus.

What you'll need 

What we're looking for

  • A brand focused Senior Designer
  • 5+ years of experience working in design environments
  • Experience building brands either from scratch or as a brand refresh
  • Ability to identify and deliver exceptional creative design
  • Strong skillset in packaging design
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Outstanding technical skills with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Current design trend knowledge and skills
  • Familiarity with new media technology/software
  • Ability to collaborate confidently with team members
  • Passion for cracking tough strategic and design problems
  • Evidence of creative solutions that supports project goals.
  • A comprehensive portfolio

The freelance hourly rate for this position at the time of this posting may range from $50/hr-100/hr. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. 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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