Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

The Paper Store is committed to being the premiere destination for all our customers’ gift-giving needs. Our mission is to share our passion for The Paper Store with each customer, during each visit, by going above and beyond their expectations for both selection and service.

We are seeking a highly talented and experienced Graphic Designer to join our Creative team. In this role, you will create innovative, high-quality designs aligned with The Paper Store’s brand standards, fostering creative excellence within the team. Under the guidance of the Art Director, this role will be responsible for designing a wide range of collateral including but not limited to catalogs, direct mail, in-store signage, flyers, social media imagery, brand logos, postcards, brochures, emails, and web assets. Experience with catalog production and/or overseeing photoshoots is a plus. The Graphic Designer reports directly into the Art Director.

Applications without a portfolio submission will not be considered.

COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of corporate responsibility. Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Ensures that actions are consistent with words.
• Communication: Communicates information with consistency and clarity; uses active listening to effectively understand and provide feedback. Adjusts communication style to suit the audience to promote engagement and increase understanding.
• Creativity and Initiative: Forward-thinking, recognizes opportunities and finds new ways of doing things and implements improvements whenever possible. Encourages creativity and innovation.
• Professionalism: Maintains a professional and positive manner even under changing or uncertain conditions. Works well with a wide range of individuals to provide support, encouragement, and direction. Engages others to accomplish organizational and departmental goals. Is seen as a role model.
• Personal Development: Displays self-awareness, a high level of energy, persistence, and a positive outlook. Continuously seeks ways to improve and learns from mistakes and constructive feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a brand ambassador for The Paper Store.

• Deliver on-brand design assets that support the strategic goals of The Paper Store brand.

• Ensure that our creative assets remain cutting-edge and ahead of our competition.
• Create and execute high level design projects such as catalog/direct mail design from photography vignette concepts, page layouts, text treatments, through pre-press approvals.
• Create innovative and compelling sales and branding digital assets including but not limited to website imagery, emails, and digital and social posts and ads.

• Work with the Art Director to support the production of compelling marketing pieces that accurately portray the selling attributes of the merchandise, visually reflect the brand, and drive sales.

• Deliver beautiful, high-caliber imagery to support our in-store merchandising, marketing and emails.

• Provide support during photo shoots as necessary to ensure projects meet the required standards— styling products as needed.
• Contribute to elevating the overall brand aesthetic by working closely with the Art Director and Senior Graphic Designers to ensure brand consistency for The Paper Store and its sub brands.
• Create private label brand hang tags, labels, and packaging designs.
• Work collaboratively with members of The Paper Store marketing team, design team, photo studio, and buying department.

• Participate in a positive, productive, and creative work environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of experience in a Graphic Design role
• BA with a key focus on Graphic Design
• Solid knowledge of photo retouching, page composition, typography with eye for detail
• Video editing and stop motion graphics experience a plus
• Retail/fashion editorial experience preferred—ecommerce experience a plus
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, teamwork-based environment
• Strong communication skills – in writing, verbally and through presentations
• Strong technical skills, CS5 or above – strong proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Positive, collaborative, flexible, and energetic attitude a must
• Ability to work 3+ days/week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MA
• Professional presentation in attire, demeanor, and appearance

The Paper Store is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.