Art Director

Staples; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Discounts

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples is seeking an Art Director to bring the brand to life through compelling visual storytelling across digital, print, retail, and social channels. You will translate briefs into engaging visuals, lead campaigns, and partner with marketers, designers, and leaders to drive business growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field and 2+ years in art direction or design, with a strong portfolio and proficiency in Adobe CC and Figma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in graphic design, art direction, or advertising.
• Portfolio demonstrating problem solving, strong visual design, and concept development.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma.
• Experience creating assets for digital and print environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual concepts and assets that support marketing objectives.
• Translate briefs and brand priorities into effective visuals.
• Design and execute campaigns across digital, print, retail, social, email.
• Collaborate with writers, marketers, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Present concepts with clear design rationale and strategic value.
• Ensure Deliverables align with Staples brand standards.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Stay current on design trends and AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Typography

Layout design

Brand identity

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Job description

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

At Staples, our customers are at the center of everything we do. As an Art Director, you'll play a key role in bringing the Staples brand to life through compelling visual storytelling, innovative design solutions, and impactful marketing campaigns. Working within a collaborative creative environment, you'll help shape customer experiences across digital, print, retail, social, and marketing channels. This is an opportunity to contribute creative ideas, influence brand engagement, and develop work that directly supports business growth while partnering with talented marketers, designers, copywriters, and business leaders.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop compelling visual concepts and creative assets that support business objectives and marketing strategies.
• Translate creative briefs, customer insights, and brand priorities into effective visual communications.
• Design and execute integrated campaigns across digital, print, retail, social media, email, and customer-facing channels.
• Partner with copywriters, marketers, project managers, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful creative solutions.
• Present creative concepts and recommendations, clearly communicating design rationale and strategic value.
• Ensure all deliverables align with Staples brand standards and provide a consistent customer experience.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled creative tools to drive innovation.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong creative thinking and visual storytelling skills with an eye for design excellence.
• Expertise in typography, layout, imagery, brand identity, and visual communication principles.
• Ability to transform strategic goals into engaging, customer-focused creative solutions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and incorporating feedback effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence sharing ideas and recommendations.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished, high-quality work.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and passion for emerging creative technologies and industry trends.

What's needed - Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in graphic design, visual communications, art direction, creative development, advertising, or related disciplines.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative problem solving, strong visual design, and concept development capabilities.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications and Figma.
• Experience creating creative assets for digital and/or print environments.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.

What's needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting brand, marketing, advertising, or creative initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with copywriters, marketers, project managers, and production teams.
• Familiarity with integrated campaign development, brand identity systems, and visual storytelling.
• Experience using AI-enabled creative tools and emerging design technologies.
• Knowledge of customer-centered design principles and marketing communications.
• Experience presenting creative work to stakeholders and incorporating feedback into final designs.
• Advanced coursework, certifications, or continuing education related to creative design, branding, or digital experience design.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses or other forms of variable compensation.