Design Director: Brand Story & Trend Leadership (Hybrid)

tms (USA); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Job summary

tms is seeking a visionary Design Director to elevate our creative ecosystem across brand narratives, trend forecasting, and production artwork. You will lead our in-house design team across concept development, industrial design, and packaging, bringing brands to life and driving growth.

Reporting to the SVP of Global Product & Creative, this Seattle-based role requires on-site presence with occasional travel and a strong track record in leading cross-functional design teams to deliver standout

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design and creative leadership across global lifestyle brands.
• 8+ years guiding and mentoring design teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to develop innovative design strategies that propel brands forward.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, Smartsheet, and DAM tools.
• Experience with AI-assisted design tools.
• Strong collaboration and independent work balance.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong time management and deadline adherence.
• Cultural awareness of trends across art, fashion, music, and digital.
• Innovative mindset with commitment to learning.
• Positive attitude and good humor.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of brand narratives and seasonal storytelling.
• Guide in-house design team across concept development, industrial design, trend forecasting, illustration, graphics, packaging, and production artwork.
• Drive creation of compelling visual assets across consumer touchpoints.
• Set goals and timelines for creative initiatives and allocate resources.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment across global locations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and locations.

Skills

Creative Vision

Trend Leadership

Team Development

Design Excellence

Operational Leadership

AI Tools

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Cultural Awareness

Innovative Mindset

Positive Attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

DAM tools

AI Design Tools

Job description

tms is seeking a visionary Design Director to elevate our creative ecosystem across brand narratives, trend forecasting, and production artwork. You will lead our in-house design team across concept development, industrial design, and packaging, bringing brands to life and driving growth.

Reporting to the SVP of Global Product & Creative, this Seattle-based role requires on-site presence with occasional travel and a strong track record in leading cross-functional design teams to deliver standout