Designer

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With more than 1,400 employees across 28 countries., we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
Love crafting and designing exceptional stories and experiences that wow people and stand out in dynamic and engaging ways? Do you get excited over typography, color and imagery while obsessing over every pixel and inch of your design? Are you into what's cool and cutting edge and always looking to bring fresh thinking to your work?
Then you've landed in the right place.
Today we're looking for a passionate and eager Designer to join our growing tms team while helping us push and evolve the designs of our client's business.
Digging a little deeper...
As Designer, you'll be joining a creative team focused on pushing the boundaries of creativity and design across all our work. Working closely with the Sr. Art Director you'll get the opportunity to bring your exceptional design skills to the work daily - mixing type, imagery and art into dynamic and powerful executions spanning digital, print, social, video and more.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

• Support the ideation team (Sr. AD and Sr. Writer)
• Create mood boards, visual design keys, and viz ID for campaign/program ideas
• Build and help generate comps, character designs and packaging for additional program elements
• Generate multiple/look & feels for storylines and experiences that demonstrate diversity in the thinking
• Passion and ability to clearly present your work; you are articulate and can advocate design rationale and inspiration through story telling
• Take great direction with a willingness to bring fresh, new thinking while also challenging yourself and the work
• Deep understanding of industry trends
• Readily give and receive constructive feedback
• Work closely with the Sr. AD and Sr. Writer to help pull the work together in slick presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Degree in Visual Design, Retail Design, Digital Design or related field
• 2+ years at a creative agency with portfolio demonstrating strong digital design capabilities and digital knowledge for sites, mobile, PR, OLA, etc.
• Experience and/or background in launching promotions
• Solid understanding of Adobe Suite of products (Strong in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Ability to design fast and be nimble
• In-depth knowledge of visual design fundamentals, including but not limited to typography, color balance, layout, visual hierarchy, photography, iconography, illustration, and the like
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize competing demands.
• An outstanding eye for detail, and the know how to collaborate seamlessly with fellow creatives, account, and strategy in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• A passion for staying in-touch with the latest design trends and an obsession over everything design and how it plays a part in life and culture
• Some experience or background in web design (XD, Figma and/or prototyping is a plus)

Starting salary between $70,000-$80,000
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success

There's more ...
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago