Creative Director, Art & Brand Storytelling

tms; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

tms is seeking a Creative Director (Art) to lead visual storytelling and brand experiences for two dynamic CPG brands in food, beauty, and home. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, shaping concepts from ideation through execution, and partner with senior leadership to elevate craft and strategy.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a strong art and design background, and a hands-on, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in art direction / creative development with strong visual craft and brand storytelling.
• Strong typography, composition, color, imagery, layout, visual identity.
• Proven experience developing consumer-facing brands across touchpoints.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and design software.
• Experience directing photo/video production and on-set styling.
• Excellent presentation and client-facing communication.
• Mentors and fosters growth within multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Shape, develop, and elevate creative across multiple brand touchpoints.
• Lead and guide a team of art directors, copywriters, and designers.
• Oversee PDPs, digital, social, retail, and integrated marketing materials.
• Develop art direction for photo and video shoots and on-set execution.
• Present concepts and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain high-quality craft and ensure brand consistency across work.

Skills

Art direction

Brand storytelling

Team leadership

Creative guidance

Design critique

Typography

Concept development

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Presentation skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

PowerPoint

Job description

tms is seeking a Creative Director (Art) to lead visual storytelling and brand experiences for two dynamic CPG brands in food, beauty, and home. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, shaping concepts from ideation through execution, and partner with senior leadership to elevate craft and strategy.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, a strong art and design background, and a hands-on, collaborative approach.