As an Art Director , you will design world-class creative, for Target s owned brands portfolio, create Brand Identities and bring Packaging Designs to life, across multiple categories. You will explore and conceptualize design solutions in conjunction with Senior Designer to produce high-quality work. You will be a motivated designer and strategic systems thinker who can operate in ambiguity on multiple projects. You will need to demonstrate excellent graphic design and typography skills with photo art direction experience and expert knowledge of design tools.
In this role, you should be highly creative and have a sharp eye for details. You will execute various projects by designing and also check the print production details. You will create presentations and present to various partners. Critical to the role is staying current with the latest style, graphic, industry, and technology trends and demonstrate application to projects. Creatively you ll create work that celebrates, resonates, and helps build and maintain meaningful connections with our guest. You ll represent Target s brand (voice and culture) to infuse the work with an unmistakable Target approach, seamlessly integrating a multicultural lens. You understand cultural trends and think strategically about how to show up for different audiences.
If you re passionate about design and eager to learn more, we d like to meet you. We will support you along the way with onboarding, as well as personal and career development, to help you grow as a strong Art Director.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. .
Roles and Responsibilities
Having a developed sense of design, a strong understanding of Brand Building, Packaging Design, and Design systems. Excellent attention to detail and brand consistency. Understanding /awareness of the global culture. Keeps abreast of current design trends
Collaborate with Design teams in Target HQ to understand business requirements and translate them into design solutions that serve the needs of our guests
Ability to contribute individually and work well within a team. Assist the senior designers in creating design solutions.
Excellent ability to communicate design thinking and effective presentation skills
Organize and plan details for multiple projects and make timely and quick decisions to meet project deadlines
The ability to see projects through from inception to production. Having strong printing prepress knowledge
Maintains and organizes files and project materials.
Personal Attributes:
Highly motivated, self-driven, and able to work independently as well as follow creative direction
Show passion, optimism and drive and be able to move forward in an ambiguous environment
Passionate and excited about design. Excellence in typography, color and visual
Strong communication and organizational skills
The motivation to maintain and improve design standards. The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
Having a worldview global exposure
Capable of working within a fast-paced work environment and work on multiple projects at one time
Preferred Experience Educational Profile
Minimum 3 years design experience in a branding/design agency
Design degree or equivalent
Strong Creative Portfolio demonstrating breadth of type, design, and photo art direction , particularly in branding packaging design
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in all key creative software programs - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote.