Digital Designer Intern

tms (USA); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

tms invites rising juniors, seniors, or recent graduates to join the Digital Designer Intern program for the summer. You will support the creation of digital assets and visual design for interactive Happy Meal experiences, crafting UI elements, layouts, and visual content for mobile games in collaboration with UX, development, and motion teams.

The internship emphasizes hands-on project work across multiple business units, participation in panels and networking events, and a capstone project

Qualifications

• Student/Graduate with 3.0+ GPA and pursuing or recently completed degree.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are important.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support creation of digital assets and visual design for Happy Meal experiences.
• Assist in crafting UI elements and layouts for mobile games.
• Collaborate with UX, development, and motion teams.
• Participate in cross-functional panels, lunch & learns, and mentoring sessions.

Skills

Student/Graduate

GPA 3.0+

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Self-starter

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PROGRAM DATES June 2, 2027 – August 5, 2027

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.

LIFE OF A TMS SUMMER INTERN

Here at tms, we care about our people, and we want to help foster their skills into the best they can be. The tms Summer Internship Program aims to do just that. Each year, we seek to build an inclusive program that not only offers hands-on experience working with clients and cross-functional teams alike but also promotes numerous networking and relationship building opportunities with industry leaders, mentors, and peers across the business.

As an intern, our program will provide you with the unique opportunity to fully integrate yourself across the various business units and departments at tms, while also focusing on team-building and strengths-building opportunities. Throughout the summer, as an intern at tms, you will take part in real client projects and will work together with the other tms interns on a Capstone project, which will be “pitched” to the agency at program end. As an intern, you will also have the opportunity to take part in various panels, lunch & learns, and group activities, all centered on providing you with career tips, guidance, and best practices. Our goal is to help foster the minds of our future – the talent that will ultimately develop and bring the freshest and most innovative ideas to life.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Digital Designer Intern:

Join the PowerUps team to support the creation of digital assets and visual design for interactive Happy Meal experiences. As a Digital Design Intern, you’ll assist in crafting UI elements, layouts, and visual content for mobile games. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced team environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams including UX, development, and motion.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Rising Junior, Senior, or Recent Graduate
• GPA: 3.0 or higher
• Solutions-oriented with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, enjoys building relationships and working with others
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time and project management skills, comfortable juggling multiple tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Resourceful and a proactive self-starter

Hourly Rate: $20/hr

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.