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Freelance Typeface Designer – Atterbury Flat

Salary Fixed fee of £1,500
Hours This project is quoted at a fixed fee of £1,500, inclusive of concept development and delivery as outlined in the scope.
Location London (hybrid / remote working possible)
Closing Date 25 January 2026
Position Type Freelance
Advert expires on 25 January 2026

Main Duties

  • Design and develop a bespoke, modular display typeface for Atterbury Flat
  • Collaborate closely with the Atterbury Flat team (Zoë, Abi and Bee) through a co-design process
  • Translate architectural and spatial references into functional letterforms
  • Produce a complete, installable font suitable for long-term use
  • Ensure the typeface performs effectively across both print and digital contexts
  • Deliver final font files ready for installation and use across Adobe Creative Cloud

Skills and Experience Required

  • Experience in typeface design
  • Ability to design modular, block-based letterforms with graphic flexibility
  • Understanding of how type functions as both text and visual identity
  • Experience delivering fully functional font files (.OTF or .TTF)
  • Confidence working collaboratively and responding to creative direction
  • Sensitivity to designing type that complements rich visual and spatial environments
  • Familiarity with print and digital production considerations

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.