Manager, Creative

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.

What you will be doing:

• Help shape and execute the creative vision for the Quill brand across digital, print, social, email, packaging, and video
• Lead concept development and execution for campaigns, product launches, seasonal initiatives, and brand storytelling
• Partner cross-functionally with eCommerce, Merchandising, Promotions, Sales, and Marketing teams
• Ensure brand consistency across all customer touchpoints
• Present creative concepts to stakeholders and leadership
• Mentor designers, copywriters, and freelance partners
• Oversee photography, video, and content production
• Optimize creative using performance insights and testing
• Stay current on design and digital trends
• Manage projects to meet deadlines and budgets
  
  

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong creative thinker with passion for storytelling and brand building
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and adaptability
  
  

What’s needed: Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in design or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of experience in a creative, branding, or marketing role
• Experience across digital, social, email, print, and brand channels
• Strong portfolio of multi-channel work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Microsoft Office
• Strong project management skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in retail or eCommerce environments
• Photography, video, motion, or AI-assisted creative experience
• Experience mentoring junior creatives
  
  

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.