Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together. Our marketing team is charged with an important task - sharing our Staples story. We use customer data and analytics to help us understand and improve our customers' experiences, drive customer retention and encourage brand loyalty. Our team is diverse, with skillsets and responsibilities ranging from graphic design, content creation and performance marketing to internal communications and loyalty & rewards programs. We work together to provide expertise and guidance, so that the Staples brand is well represented in all areas.

What you will be doing:

Bring creative ideas to life across in-store marketing, print collateral, direct mail, point-of-sale materials, promotional signage, and other retail customer touchpoints. Combine advanced, hands-on production expertise with day-to-day team leadership, personally executing complex work while coaching Production Designers. Collaborate across digital, print, and retail channels as part of an integrated Production Design team supporting omnichannel campaigns and evolving business priorities. Lead the execution of complex, high-visibility production work across retail and print marketing channels. Create, adapt, and deliver production-ready assets, including in-store signage, point-of-sale materials, promotional displays, direct mail, circulars, print collateral, event graphics, and retail marketing materials. Support digital production initiatives, including email, web, social media, and paid media assets, as business priorities require. Translate approved creative concepts into technically accurate deliverables while preserving creative intent and brand consistency. Develop final mechanicals, print-ready artwork, and vendor-ready files. Build and maintain reusable templates, production assets, and component libraries using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Lead, coach, and develop a small team of Production Designers through one-on-one meetings, technical mentorship, feedback, and development planning. Partner with Creative Project Managers to prioritize work, balance workloads, and oversee day-to-day retail and print production execution. Recommend and help implement production standards, templates, workflows, automation, and process improvements. Partner with Creative Directors, Designers, Copywriters, Marketing, Merchandising, Store Communications, Project Management, print vendors, and external production partners. Collaborate with the Senior Production Designer, Digital to support cohesive omnichannel execution. What You Bring to the

Table:

Advanced retail and print production expertise with strong technical judgment. Production leadership and coaching skills with the ability to lead by example. Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality and brand consistency. Excellent organization and prioritization skills for managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative, customer-focused mindset and the ability to build productive cross-functional relationships. Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to serve as an escalation point for complex production questions. What's needed:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of production design experience in retail, agency, or omnichannel marketing. Experience leading or mentoring creative professionals. Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of print production, mechanical preparation, vendor specifications, and omnichannel marketing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting in-house retail creative teams. Experience producing both print and digital assets. Familiarity with digital asset management platforms and workflow tools. Experience with AI-enabled production tools.

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. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA, 01702, US Copy to Clipboard