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About the Role
We're seeking a visionary Design Director to elevate our creative ecosystem through trend-forward thinking, inspiring leadership, and exceptional product storytelling. You'll guide our in-house design team across concept development, industrial design, trend forecasting, illustration, graphics, packaging, and production artwork—bringing our brands to life, captivating new audiences, and driving brand growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of brand narratives and seasonal storytelling across our portfolio, ensuring each brand maintains a distinctive voice while adhering to overarching standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate creative strategies with business goals.
- Cultivate a forward-thinking design approach by synthesizing insights from fashion, beauty, home design, sport/lifestyle, packaging, art, music, and digital media.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and leverage them to drive innovation.
- Inspire and mentor a diverse team of creative professionals, connecting their work directly to business objectives and fostering a culture of innovation.
- Implement professional development programs to enhance team skills and performance.
- Drive the creation of compelling visual assets that elevate our brand identities across all consumer touchpoints.
- Ensure consistency and quality in all design outputs.
- Set clear goals and timelines for creative initiatives.
- Develop solutions to complex problems both within and across departments.
- Strategically plan and advocate for necessary resources.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels and global locations.
- Foster collaboration and alignment across teams.
- Be comfortable developing high-concept creative visions and rolling up your sleeves to refine execution details.
- Balance creative excellence with business acumen, understanding how design drives consumer engagement and brand growth.
- Be comfortable thriving in collaborative environments while maintaining the confidence to champion bold creative directions.
Requirements
- Creative visionary with 10+ years of design and creative leadership experience across multiple categories for global lifestyle brands.
- Demonstrated ability to drive brand innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Proven leadership identity with 8+ years guiding, mentoring, and inspiring design teams.
- Track record of fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Ability to conceive, articulate, and implement innovative design strategies that propel brands forward.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated collaborator who balances autonomy with team-first mentality.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills—both verbal and visual.
- Ability to effectively convey ideas and concepts to diverse audiences.
- Superior time management abilities with a track record of meeting deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Cultural awareness and connection to contemporary trends across art, fashion, music, and digital landscapes.
- Ability to integrate cultural insights into design strategies.
- Innovative mindset that continually seeks improvement.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Positive attitude and genuine sense of humor.
- Ability to maintain a positive work environment and build strong relationships.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Microsoft Office
- Smartsheet
- Digital asset management tools
- AI-assisted design tools
Location
- Seattle
Work Type
- On-site
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years of design and creative leadership experience
- 8+ years guiding, mentoring, and inspiring design teams
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in design or related creative discipline
- Advanced degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Starting salary between $175,000-$185,000
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.