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

Chez Staples, « inclusion » est un mot d'action. Il représente ce que nous faisons pour garantir que tous les employés se sentent valorisés et soutenus afin de contribuer à leur plein potentiel. Lorsque nous opérons de manière inclusive, la diversité suit naturellement. C'est pourquoi nous travaillons dur pour favoriser une culture inclusive, car nous recherchons des employés ayant des perspectives uniques et variées et des domaines d'expertise divers. Le résultat est un meilleur environnement de travail et une réflexion innovante qui nous aide à dépasser les attentes de nos clients – grâce à la force des personnes derrière notre marque emblématique.

Staples est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, statut de vétéran protégé, handicap ou toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.