Associate Designer- Cat & Jack Kids /Toddler Apparel

Target • Minneapolis, MN

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Target is seeking Associate Designers to support multiple areas within Cat & Jack Kids & Toddler Apparel. This role involves supporting product design and development, delivering cohesive seasonal product stories, and maintaining a diligent and self-directed approach to workload. The Associate Designer will collaborate closely with internal teams such as Textile, Fabric/Raw Materials, Technical Design, Merchant, and Sourcing Teams, as well as external business partners. Key responsibilities include trend research, concept development, color selection, creating presentation boards, and designing and developing products. The role also involves preparing product development direction, entering it into the PLM system, CAD sketching, updating product line sheets, and creating color and material palettes. The specific focus can be on Toddler Boys Apparel (ages 3-5, including knits, sweaters, wovens, bottoms, and sets), Boys Apparel, or Girls Apparel within the Cat & Jack Kids size range.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Fashion Design or similar area of study
• 0-4 years of experience
• Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, NewArc, etc.
• Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software
• Keen eye for detail & nuance with in trend & fashion, with a passion for elevated, aspirational design POV
• Understanding of textiles, garment construction/ fit, raw materials, & product production
• Effective Communicator: will need to give direction to cross functional teams (sourcing, tech development, buyers) and external vendors.
• Ability to research & apply relevant market/ trend information
• Curious & positive self-starter
• Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate well across various levels in order to successfully work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Support product design & development of Cat & Jack Toddler boy apparel, under the direction of the Designer and Design Director.
• Support the product design and development of Boy s apparel for our Cat & Jack Kids size range.
• Support the product design and development of Girls apparel for our Cat & Jack Kids size range.
• Deliver cohesive seasonal product stories that meet design and merchant strategy objectives.
• Maintain a diligent and self-directed approach to workload.
• Provide accurate and timely communication to both internal and external partners on all aspects of product development.
• Conduct in-depth research across trend resources, social media, market, and guest insights.
• Synthesize influences, big ideas, and key items.
• Translate aspirational trend into commercially-viable product development.
• Collaborate with partners on execution of product, understanding of appropriate fabric usage and fit.
• Create both digital presentations and physical presentations showcasing brand and item vision.
• Own and assist the team in preparing product development direction and entering it into our PLM system.
• Perform CAD sketching.
• Update product line sheets or colored CADS.
• Create physical and digital color and material palettes for the team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs (medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level