Jr Graphic Artist, Staples Promotional Products

The Junior Graphic Artist supports the creation of compelling, on-brand visual content that helps bring merchandise and marketing to life. Reporting to the Manager, Brand Creative + Graphics, this role is responsible for producing production-ready artwork, mockups, and design assets that align with customer brand guidelines and internal standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Merchandising, and Business Development—the Junior Graphic Artist plays a key role in supporting customer projects, creative campaigns, and new business opportunities. With strong attention to detail, a passion for design, and a collaborative mindset, this role contributes to building meaningful brand moments through creative execution.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist in creating custom artwork, product mock-ups, and marketing assets that follow customer brand guidelines.
• Support sales, marketing, and merchandising teams by delivering visuals + tools for product collections, presentations, and other customer materials.
• Help ensure artwork and files are organized, accurate, and ready for production.
• Contribute to the creation of marketing materials for SPP, including event banners, internal graphics, and campaign visuals.
• Maintain brand consistency by following established design guidelines and standards.
• Support the marketing team with design tasks for national meetings, events, and internal initiatives.
• Prepare and format files for print and digital use, ensuring proper specifications and quality.
• Retouch, resize, and optimize images for a variety of applications.
• Assist in managing the design asset library, sourcing logos, product images, and vendor files.
• Contribute to creative brainstorms and bring fresh, trend-aware ideas to the team.
• Video editing as needed.
• Photography as needed.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

What you bring to the table:

• A passion for visual storytelling and a natural eye for detail, balance, and brand integrity
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning—whether it's new tools, trends, or techniques
• A proactive mindset with the ability to jump in, take initiative, and keep projects moving
• Strong collaboration skills and an openness to feedback to help sharpen the work
• A pulse on what’s trending in design, fashion, and pop culture—and how to apply it to merch
• The ability to think creatively within constraints and deliver beautiful, production-ready work
• A love for brands and a desire to create work that feels authentic, fresh, and impactful
• A positive, solutions-focused attitude—even when deadlines are tight or projects shift
• Pride in your craft and a genuine excitement to help customers shine through design
  
  

What’s needed – Basic Qualifications:

• A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• 1+ years of design experience, ideally in a fast-paced or agency environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• A strong understanding of design principles like layout, typography, and color theory.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with corporate branding.
• Ability to manipulate images for size, resolution in various formats.
  
  

What’s needed – Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of design experience, ideally in a fast-paced or agency environment.
• Experience in a B2B environment.
• Video editing skills.
• Copy writing.