Staples is business to business. You are what binds us together.  

We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples Promotional Products. Do you have a passion for people and enjoy working on a collaborative team? Are you looking for an environment where your efforts directly impact business results? Well, look no further. We are looking for a smart, passionate, and driven intern to join our SPP team and you might be the person we are looking for.  

This intern position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples Promotional Products Headquarters in St. Louis, MO.

Target Start Date: June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025 (11-week program)  

Note:Please upload a graphic design portfolio along with your resume or include a portfolio link within your resume! 

What you bring to the table:  

• Collaborative – able to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer-focused – able to identify and understand internal or external customer needs and interests and deliver customer-centric solutions.  
• Inclusive – dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment consisting of diverse individuals from varying backgrounds and cultures.  
• Innovative – develop new insights; question conventional approaches; encourage new ideas; design and implement new solutions.  
• Self-Developer – actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.  

What you’ll be doing:  

• Design and create flyers, email announcements, physical banners, and signage for the annual convention of an S&P 500 client. Gain valuable experience in experiential design!
• Help design and produce a 14-page print catalog for a major automotive retailer client. Gain valuable experience in print design and layout. Also, designed, and produced various marketing emails for this client.  
• Assist in the planning and direction of a model or product photography shoot for one of our Fortune 500 clients. Gain valuable experience taking part in a professional photoshoot!

What’s needed - Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications, enrolled as a full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 college credits
• Must be a rising senior, graduating in May 2026
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud in the Mac environment – predominantly Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and the Microsoft Teams collaboration platform  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enjoy working in teams and being highly communicative
• Able to multi-task and be flexible to new initiatives

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.