Art Director

Staples, Inc. is seeking an Art Director to shape visual storytelling and help drive integrated marketing work across channels. Based in Framingham, MA (onsite), this role turns creative briefs and brand priorities into on-brand design deliverables for digital, print, retail, social, email, and customer-facing experiences within a collaborative creative environment.

In this position, you will develop creative concepts, guide campaign execution, and partner across marketing and production to ensure the final work supports business objectives while staying consistent with Staples brand standards. You will also stay engaged with design trends and modern tooling, including AI-enabled creative workflows.

Salary

• USD 67,000 - 92,000 per year

Role Overview

• Create visual concepts and creative assets aligned to marketing strategies and business objectives
• Translate creative briefs, customer insights, and brand priorities into clear, effective visual communications
• Design and execute integrated campaigns across digital, print, retail, social media, email, and customer-facing channels
• Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, project managers, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful creative solutions
• Present creative concepts and recommendations, explaining design rationale and strategic value
• Manage multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure deliverables align with Staples brand standards and support a consistent customer experience
• Keep current with design trends, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled creative tools to support innovation

Required 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
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud 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

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Figma

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

Benefits

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