Primary Function:

Design and develop branding for Target’s portfolio of exclusive brands from concept to execution with a high taste level and standard of creativity.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design world class creative for Target’s own brands portfolio across multiple channels while working collaboratively with team and leaders.
• Motivated designer and strategic systems thinker who can operate in ambiguity on multiple projects.
• Demonstrates excellent graphic design and typography skills, photo art direction experience and expert knowledge of design tools.
• Specifies creative detail including brand overview, layout design, and photo and illustration direction. 
• Oversees and executes various projects by designing and/or and overseeing photo art direction, as well as electronic and print production details. 
• Makes timely decisions for fast-paced projects to meet deadlines. 
• Involved in the selection and directing of external talent. 
• Creates presentations and effectively presents to Leadership and Marketing teams. 
• Stays current with the latest style, graphic, industry and technology trends and applies to projects. 
• May help with the selection and development of other team members.

REPORTING & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

• Reports to an Associate Creative Director. 
• Partners closely with internal Target teams and external partners.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• 4-year college degree and/or equivalent experience 
• Portfolio demonstrating excellence in graphic design and a strong understanding and application of art direction. 
• Effective visual and verbal presentation skills. 
• Interpersonally savvy with strong listening skills. 
• Open to feedback with ability to take direction. 
• Action oriented with ability to prioritize and drive results. 
• MAC applications: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.

DESIRED JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Authentically and thoughtfully communicates and provides clear direction to internal and external partners to develop and execute creative work. 
• Acts fearlessly and takes smart risks. 
• Ability to handle high pressure/stressful situations in a professional manner. 
• Commands career and personal development.

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at over 1,800 stores and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given five percent of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week.