Staples is Business to Business. You're what binds us together. 

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies.  

Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential services, solutions, and award-winning customer support to help our customers – and our people – thrive. When you partner with Quill, as a customer or as an associate, every workday is more rewarding.  

We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. We have student and graduate opportunities where you’ll help the Staples, Inc. organization be more successful and productive while building a purposeful career. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, co-op, or an entry-level role, we’ll help you develop the technical and soft skills you need to thrive in the future.

This internship position is a part of a hybrid work model, 4 days in the office and 1 day remote, based out of the Quill Corporate facility in Lincolnshire, IL.  

Target Start Date: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 (11-week program)

Intern Pay Rate: $26 per hour

Note: You must provide a link to your portfolio in your resume, or upload your portfolio to your applicant profile in the system.

Position Overview

We are seeking a UX Visual Design Intern to join our Site Experience team. This internship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience designing intuitive, visually compelling digital experiences that make it easier for small businesses to shop and manage their workplace supplies.

You’ll work alongside UX designers, product managers, developers, and analysts to bring ideas to life—contributing to the design of landing pages, product finders, checkout flows, and our rewards experience. The role combines creativity with problem-solving, giving you exposure to both the visual craft of design and the strategic thinking behind user experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support design projects across the full UX lifecycle: research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual refinement
• Create design assets (layouts, icons, banners, UI components) that align with Quill’s brand guidelines and design system
• Assist in building interactive prototypes in Figma to communicate design concepts and user flows
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and marketing partners to ensure designs are practical, on-brand, and customer-first
• Conduct competitive and UX best practice reviews to inspire new design ideas and improve existing experiences
• Participate in design critiques, incorporating feedback into revisions and iterating quickly

What You’ll Learn:

• How UX and visual design drive conversion, engagement, and customer loyalty in a large B2B eCommerce environment
• Best practices for responsive design across desktop and mobile
• How to apply Baymard and industry usability guidelines in real-world projects
• Practical collaboration using tools like Figma, FullStory, and Optimizely
• The process of working in cross-functional product pods and presenting design ideas to senior leadership

What’s Needed/ Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Arts, Product Design or a related field
• Strong skills in Figma (or similar design/prototyping tools)
• A portfolio that demonstrates visual design fundamentals (typography, layout, color, hierarchy)
• Curiosity about user-centered design and eagerness to learn UX best practices
• Ability to take feedback, iterate quickly, and collaborate in a team setting
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) is a plus 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.