Senior Art Director

Reporting Location: Chicago - 345 North Morgan 93,000-98,000 Workplace Type: Hybrid

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

As a Senior Art Director, you will lead all design initiatives and product launches while overseeing the visual identity of the Conair brand. You love all stages of the creative process—from initial ideation and layout construction to crafting dazzling concept decks. Presenting to clients is your "jam," and you excel at bringing innovative ideas to life in ways that define a brand and connect with shoppers. Working closely with the ACD (Copy) and the broader design team, you will direct large‑scale photoshoots and create best‑in‑class digital experiences. This role is perfect for a visionary who is equally comfortable building mood boards as they are managing the fine details of a high‑volume SKU pipeline.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

Creative Leadership & Visual Storytelling Lead design initiatives and product launches for Conair, ensuring every project meets a high craft bar and reflects the big‑picture brand vision. Direct large‑scale photoshoots and video shoots, including the development of shot lists, style references, and mood boards. Oversee and direct retouching with the studio team to ensure final delivery is polished and consistent. Bring a passion for the Beauty and Food space, using category‑specific insights to drive compelling creative. Partner tightly with DEX/Strategy, and Account/Ops to align on content hierarchy and approvals, and to ensure copy and visuals ladder up to the creative direction; mentor junior design talent by delegating, editing, and raising craft through clear feedback. Digital Excellence & Page Experience Build best‑in‑class PDP (Product Detail Page) experiences that drive purchase intent by seamlessly blending visuals and copy. Use data and feedback to continually improve and evolve digital content, ensuring it stays effective across the eCom landscape. Maintain pixel‑perfect attention to detail while managing multiple client projects and demanding deadlines simultaneously. Extend campaign and product narratives across channels: design and adapt visuals for retail placements, paid/social modules, email/CRM, and other brand touchpoints—ensuring the message stays consistent while the execution fits each format. Collaborate with Creative, Studio, and Conair stakeholders to ensure visual direction aligns to product truth and required disclosures—supporting related needs like packaging/IB language, toolkits, social/paid modules, and other retail content as the program expands. Process & Team Management Manage and oversee the PDP designer, providing clear guidance and finding efficiencies between the design and studio teams. Interpret and implement visual brand guides, translating them effectively throughout all brand communications. Utilize organizational tools like Airtable and Digital Asset Management (DAM) programs to manage content and dynamic creation workflows.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

4+ years of proven art direction and design experience in an agency or brand space. Strong background in Brand ID, design, eCommerce, fashion, CPG, and digital shopping. Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Figma or Sketch. Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to inspire others and sell a creative vision. Strong grasp of design fundamentals, including typography, color, hierarchy, and user experience; motion graphics experience is a plus. A robust portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and flawless execution across recent projects. Starting salary between $93,000-$98,000 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 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 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.

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