Staples

Sr Production Designer, Retail & Print

Staples$80K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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.
  • Strong understanding of print production, mechanical preparation, vendor specifications, and omnichannel marketing.

Responsibilities

  • Bring creative ideas to life across various retail marketing touchpoints.
  • Lead the execution of complex, high-visibility production work for print and retail.
  • Collaborate across digital, print, and retail channels for integrated production design.
  • Create and deliver production-ready assets for in-store and promotional materials.
  • Build and maintain reusable templates and production libraries using design software.
  • Coach and develop a team of Production Designers through mentorship and feedback.
  • Recommend and implement improvements for production processes and standards.

Benefits

  • 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!
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

About Staples

Staples is a retail company that sells office supplies, furniture, technology, and other products to businesses and consumers. The company was founded in 1986 and has since grown to become one of the largest office supply retailers in the world. Staples operates more than 1,200 stores in 26 countries and has a strong online presence. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Staples
Size
61,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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