Creative Intern

Job Description

About the Company

tms is a global company that integrates technology, marketing, and sourcing to facilitate transformational change for major international brands. With a robust presence of over 1,200 employees across 26 countries, tms delivers a wide array of solutions, spanning from initial inspiration and innovation to category management and final delivery.

Operating as a multifaceted entity, tms functions as a creative agency, strategic consultancy, sourcing business, and technology provider. They engage with more than 110 million customers daily on behalf of their impressive client roster, which includes renowned names like McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.

At its core, tms emphasizes a culture where individuals can achieve significant accomplishments and be recognized for their excellence. The company firmly believes that groundbreaking, business-driving ideas stem from extraordinary people who are empowered to be their authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are crucial elements of their business, which they aim to realize by ensuring access and equity for all. tms fosters an inclusive culture of belonging and is committed to continuous evolution, believing that brilliant people are better together. They encourage voices that contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity.

Job Description: tms Summer Internship Program – Creative Opportunities

The tms Summer Internship Program is designed to foster and enhance interns’ skills, providing a comprehensive and inclusive experience.

Program Dates: June 2, 2026 – August 7, 2026

About the Program:
The program offers hands-on experience working with clients and cross-functional teams, alongside numerous networking and relationship-building opportunities with industry leaders, mentors, and peers. Interns will be fully integrated across various business units and departments at tms, focusing on team-building and strengths-building. Throughout the summer, interns will engage in real client projects and collaborate on a Capstone project, which will be “pitched” to the agency at the program’s conclusion. The program also includes participation in various panels, lunch & learns, and group activities centered on providing career tips, guidance, and best practices. The overarching goal is to cultivate future talent that will develop and bring fresh, innovative ideas to life.

Internship Opportunities within the Program include:
• Creative (Copy, Art Direction, Design, Digital, Visual, Packaging)
• Motion Design
• 3D Artist / Game Designer

Creative Internship Overview:
tms is specifically seeking Creative Interns across disciplines such as Copywriting, Design, Art Direction, Digital / Visual Design / Interactive Experience, and Packaging. Interns will gain an understanding of the entire agency process, from project kick-off to the execution of client deliverables. This includes hands-on experience participating in briefing sessions, concepting, and brainstorming exercises, and actively contributing to art, design, copy, and communications.

Key Contributions and Responsibilities:
As a Creative Intern, you will contribute to the development of concepts and collaborate with the production department to create marketing and promotional elements. These could include:
• POP (Point-of-Purchase) materials
• Print ads
• Menu boards
• Presentation decks and comps
• Direct mail
• Logo design
• Packaging
• Web pages and implementation guides
• Signage, and more.

Your role will involve:
• Assisting in concepting, copywriting, art direction, and the overall creative process.
• Generating compelling creative that communicates clearly and effectively across all mediums.
• Providing quality assurance, working with the design studio and keyline artists as needed.
• Adapting creative style to suit a variety of clients’ individual personality and brand needs.
• Having the ability to render thumbnail sketches and rough presentation layouts.
• Presenting work approach and rationale effectively to internal resources and the wider Creative team.
• Producing sketches and layouts to communicate concepts to internal teams and clients.
• Solving problems visually, transforming ideas into workable concepts across multiple channels.
• Regularly engaging in conceptual brainstorms and idea generation.

Required Skills and Experience:
• Education: Rising Junior, Senior, Recent Graduate, or Creative Bootcamp Grad.
• GPA: 3.0 or higher.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Core Competencies:
• Solutions-oriented with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enjoying building relationships and working with others.
• 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.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• General knowledge of promotional strategies and tactics.
• Interest in Creative Strategy and Planning.
• General knowledge of print production / production experience in Digital and Traditional processes.
• Experience in digital/web development is a plus.
• Works well in a creative team-based environment.
• Pristine file management habits.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should apply and submit their resume. Following this, applicants will receive a link to an assessment and a detailed overview of each internship position. A creative portfolio or creative samples will be required as part of the assessment.

Hourly Rate: $20.00/Hr

Application Deadline: To be considered, applications must be submitted by September 30, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer: tms is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. They do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Recruiting Agencies: tms does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party vendors unless a valid agreement is in place and authorized by the tms Talent Acquisition Team for specific positions.