Creative Strategy Intern Jobs in Elmhurst, IL (NOW HIRING)

PROGRAM DATESJune2, 2027- August5, 2027 

ABOUT US 

tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With more than 1,400 employees across 28 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.  

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 

Analytics Agentic AI Intern:  

We're looking for a motivated, analytical, and innovationminded summer intern to join our Sourcing team - This team supports our customers by managing the endtoend sourcing of all packaging and consumables, ensuring restaurants always have the right products at the best market price. They're now developing techenabled tools that automate data analysis so they can focus on strategic, valuedriven pricing. Over the course of 7 weeks, you'll gain handson experience building and testing agentic AI models, supporting the creation of tools that will shape our future ways of working at tms. This is a great opportunity for someone curious about how emerging technology can transform sourcing in a fastpaced global agency environment. 

This intern will support the Sourcing team with day-to-day AI model development and testing, including assisting with data preparation, analysis, and organization for forecasting and benchmarking tools. You will have the opportunity to participate in cross-functional innovation sessions, help track action items, and collaborate with Production, Client Services, Creative, and Technology teams to support AI-led projects. You will also conduct research into emerging trends in AI, automation, materials, and product innovation while learning how AI can improve decision-making around cost, quality, sustainability, and product performance. Throughout the internship, you will gain hands-on exposure to AI-driven projects and data models for globally recognized brands, build your understanding of forecasting, benchmarking, and classification, and grow your confidence working with emerging technologies in a professional environment. 

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 with an Analytical mindset  

• Resourceful and a proactive self-starter 

• Passion for AI, innovation, emerging technology, or data science 

• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn 

• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and new digital tools 

• Interest in marketing, product development, or procurement is helpful but not required 

• A team player with a positive, cando attitude 

Hourly Rate: $20/hr

If interested, please apply and submit your resume. We will follow up with a link to our assessment and a detailed overview of each internship position. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company.We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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 toparticipatein 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. 

RECRUITING AGENCIES 

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