Senior Art Director, Brand Design Lab

We are seeking a Senior Art Director, Brand Design Lab to join our Retail Creative team. As a Senior Art Director, you will be part of the team that sets the foundation of Target's brand expression. You will work collaboratively with internal and external creative teams, as well as various internal business partners.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to and helping shape the creative direction for owned brands and packaging
• Developing and executing innovative concepts for new brands, categories, designer partnerships, and other key initiatives
• Collaborating across the studio to support larger omnichannel creative efforts, including store experience marketing, digital and social content
• Working closely with design and creative partners to deliver cohesive, high-quality work that meets business and marketing objectives

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Exceptional taste level and highly developed skills in concept development, art direction, photography, and visual storytelling
• Strong understanding of style and brand systems
• Ability to stay current with retail trends and experiences, photography, culture, and emerging creative technologies
• Strong working knowledge of categories and guest behaviors
• Passion for great creative

In terms of requirements, we are looking for someone with:

• A four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in art direction, design, or a related creative field
• A portfolio demonstrating excellence in art direction, concept development, photography, and visual storytelling
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal savvy with strong collaboration and listening skills
• Ability to take direction and iterate on work
• Action-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and drive results
• Proficiency in Mac-based creative applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target's needs. The Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team, and tasks require for that day.

In terms of compensation, the pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00 per year. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more.