Art Director

Staples•Framingham, MA

About The Position

At Staples, the Art Director helps bring the brand to life through visual storytelling, design solutions, and marketing campaigns. Working in a collaborative creative environment, the role shapes customer experiences across digital, print, retail, social, and marketing channels. The work contributes creative ideas, supports brand engagement and business growth, and involves partnering with marketers, designers, copywriters, and business leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field.
At least 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.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
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 translate strategic goals into engaging, customer-focused creative solutions.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and incorporating feedback effectively.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to polished, high-quality work.
Curiosity, adaptability, and interest in emerging creative technologies and industry trends.

Nice To Haves

At least 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.

Responsibilities

Develop 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 other customer-facing channels.
Partner with copywriters, marketers, project managers, and business stakeholders to deliver creative solutions.
Present creative concepts and recommendations, communicating design rationale and strategic value.
Ensure deliverables align with Staples brand standards and provide a consistent customer experience.
Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled creative tools to drive innovation.