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Senior Art Director

tms, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About Us tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 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

Manage, lead and collaborate with the creative team to develop visual concepts that work within a design system and invokes interaction and engagement

Support and own the creative process from original concept to final execution

Interpret briefs to concept and create designs that are strategically driven and compelling - not just "pretty"

Manage and balance multiple jobs and projects daily, meet timelines and expectations, while measuring and improving efficiency

Maintain knowledge and skills of creative applications, staying on top of new and evolving technology

Acquire in-depth knowledge of our bespoke production platform to ensure designs are fully compatible with and effectively executed within the system

Think conceptually and strategically to discover the best way to problem-solve for design and technical challenges

Be a constant learner, with a passion for actively staying ahead of the curve and exploring digital tools, trends/standard methodologies, and styles, as well as advertising and design styles

Be a team player by collaborating, working hard, and always pushing the envelope

What You Will Bring To The Organization With a spirited personality and a penchant for creativity, your playful approach shines through in your work. You are an imaginative creator who not only thinks outside the box but strives to break barriers. You thrive on crafting experiences that challenge norms, reshaping digital interactions in innovative ways. You also demonstrate a strong commitment to organization, from file management to design… and a keen attention to detail.

You possess an insatiable thirst for learning, coupled with a fresh perspective and strong design skills. You are energized by taking on new projects, from small organizational design exercises to developing ambitious, forward-looking concepts.

Skills And Experience We Would Like You To Have

6+ years of experience designing interactive experiences in the digital and physical space

Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work with Account, Strategy, Motion and Copy teams to execute and deliver engaging Digital Menu Board designs and innovations

Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects, and oversee the day-to-day work of associate creatives

Ability to think strategically and ensure ideas and designs latter up to the strategy, specs and assignment of the brief

Comfortable operating in full digital workflows, including but not limited to:

Working within accessibility standards

Prepping and delivering pixel-perfect files for delivery

Understanding of atomic design systems

Experience in AirTable a plus!

A strong understanding of UX flows, typography, color, layout design, hierarchy, and user experience

Strong portfolio with examples of recent digital and physical projects demonstrating creative thinking and flawless execution

Is a purveyor of pop culture, with a strong understanding of consumer behaviors, cultural trends and digital platforms

Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with a positive, helpful, and team-focused mentality

Expert proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite

Starting salary between $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

TOTAL REWARDS Benefits

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 based on 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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