Senior Manager, Creative Production Design

As a Senior Manager, Creative Production Design at Target, you will lead art directors, copywriters, and production designers focused on developing omni-channel marketing collaterals for campaigns across digital to print. Your team will be responsible for developing creative content focused on design and storytelling that resonates with guests while achieving marketing and business goals.

You will partner across functions including creative, strategy, merchandising, technology, and production. This role requires strong hands-on creative ability and the skill to clearly communicate ideas and direction across levels, including senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a creative team,developing expertise in creative direction and production design.
• Guide creative solutions in alignment with Target’s brand vision and guest experience.
• Provide strategic and creative direction on high-priority, business-critical projects.
• Deliver clear guidance during ambiguity and maintain a strong creative point of view.
• Review and elevate work based on creative quality, guest journey, and marketing goals.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with global Marketing & Digital and Target Creative leadership.
• Champion faster, smarter, and more innovative ways of working.
• Drive operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and scaling processes.
• Leverage AI and emerging technology to improve speed and effectiveness in creative execution.
• Serve as a consultant for process improvement, sharing best practices across teams.

What makes you a strong fit:

• 10+ years of experience in creative and production across various media channels, especially print design or packaging.
• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in design / marketing / communication.
• Proven leadership experience, including talent development and performance management.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creative range and strategic problem-solving.
• Strong expertise in design tools, creative technologies, and AI applications in design.
• Strong art direction, visual design, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Understanding and prior experience of creating content for Digital and Print is a must.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to align stakeholders.
• Strategic, action-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Passion for continuous improvement, team development, and innovation.
• Flexible to travel as needed