Graphic Artist

At Staples Promotional Products (SPP), we believe in the power of merchandise to tell stories, spark emotion, and build lasting connections. As a key member of our Creative Team, you’ll bring that philosophy to life—delivering standout visuals and on-trend designs that elevate merchandise experiences for some of Canada’s most loved brands.

Reporting to the Graphics Team Lead, you’ll be responsible for producing dynamic brand marketing materials, custom artwork, and trend-forward product designs that protect and amplify the integrity of both our customers’ brands and the SPP brand. From concept to creation, you’ll design for both print and digital, supporting programs, campaigns, and customer-specific initiatives that drive growth across key accounts.

You’ll collaborate with sales, business development, and marketing teams to embrace new ideas, level up visual storytelling, and help bring bold, beautiful brand moments to life—whether through creative campaigns, thoughtfully branded merchandise, or custom product innovation.

If you're ready to grow with us, create with purpose, and help brands shine in the moments that matter most—we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Creating and Designing: Produce brand marketing materials, custom product artwork, and customer artwork.
2. Ensuring Brand Integrity: Maintain the integrity of the SPP brand and customers' brands.
3. Collaborating: Work closely with sales and business development teams to create customer-specific strategies that drive sales growth.
4. Miscellaneous Tasks: Handle various design layouts and in-house projects as they arise.

What You Bring to the Table:

1. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working on Mac platform.
2. Conceptual, layout, typography, and image manipulation.
3. Ability to plan project timelines, report on status, and manage multiple tasks.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
5. Strong teamwork skills and ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.
6. Strong customer service skills.

What’s Needed - Basic Qualifications:

1. 3 years advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
2. 3 years experience on Mac and proficient in Microsoft Office.
3. 3 years experience with corporate branding.
4. Post secondary education in Graphic Design, Illustration, Marketing, Advertising, or equivalent job experience.
5. 3 years experience in Monday.com for cross-functional collaboration and asset delivery.

What’s Needed - Preferred Qualifications:

1. Strong pre-press knowledge.
2. Familiarity with various printing and design options.
3. Motivated self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

We Offer:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups and resources such as the Social Justice Resource Centre.
3. Flexible PTO and Holiday Schedule (10 observed paid holiday), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match RRSP, Benefits and Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs.
4. Growth & development opportunities.