Associate Designer, A New Day Knits and Sweaters

Target • Minneapolis, MN

9d • $58,100 - $104,600

About The Position

The Associate Designer, A New Day Knits and Sweaters supports Owned Brand Product Design and Development, working under the direction of design leaders to advance product design strategy and merchant objectives. The role calls for a diligent, self-directed approach to workload and accurate, timely communication with internal and external partners.

The designer supports product and trend research, trend concepts, color, and product design and development. They assist with product specifications and the development of trim, print, embellishment, and hardware packages; translate ideas into CAD or hand sketches; and create design and technical sketches and professional presentation boards and materials for meetings and vendor partners. The role also collaborates with Technical Design to communicate fit and construction details.

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. The position is with Target’s Design team, which designs and develops Target-owned brands in close partnership with merchant and sourcing counterparts.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or a similar area of study, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Computer design system skills, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software.
• Ability to stay aware of trends and fashion.
• Understanding of textiles, garment construction and fit, or raw materials and product production.
• Experience assimilating product feedback.
• Ability to research and apply market and trend information.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and work successfully in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Owned Brand Product Design and Development under the direction of design leaders to achieve product design strategy and merchant objectives.
• Maintain a diligent, self-directed approach to workload and provide accurate, timely communication to internal and external partners.
• Support product and trend research, trend concepts, color, and product design and development.
• Assist in preparing product specifications and developing trim, print, embellishment, and hardware packages.
• Translate ideas using CAD or hand sketches.
• Complete design and technical sketches and prepare professional presentation boards and materials for meetings and vendor partners.
• Work with the Technical Design department to communicate fit and construction details.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may have access to comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

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