Associate Designer, Bullseye Playground

Target • Minneapolis, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Designer supports Target Owned Brand products and/or categories in achieving product design strategies and merchant objectives. Under the direction of Design leadership, the designer works with an assigned category, brand, business, or guest segment and manages their own process and calendar, maintaining a diligent workload and timely communication with internal and external partners.

The role supports and drives concepts through product development, including research, material and finish selection, and the creation of silhouettes and form language. The designer translates ideas into product direction using CAD and hand sketches and prepares professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and material samples. The designer also supports product designs that align with creative direction, merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points; builds brand cohesion with peers across the division; and collaborates with technical designers, engineers, and sourcing partners to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product issues. Duties may change due to business needs.

This position follows a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day arrangement, with work performed both onsite at the assigned Target HQ Minnesota location and virtually, according to role, team, and task needs. Work may not be performed outside the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Remote work from certain listed states is limited to 30 days per calendar year for Target General Merch Inc team members.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Computer design system skills, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software.
• Experience creating artwork, graphics, print, and pattern, demonstrated through portfolio or work examples.
• Experience creating trend and color palettes.
• Experience creating product from a business strategy.
• Experience assimilating product feedback.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in a retail or product development environment.
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support Owned Brand product brands and/or categories in achieving product design strategy and merchant objectives.
• Manage the design process and calendar for an assigned category, brand, business, or guest segment under the direction of Design leadership.
• Maintain a diligent approach to workload and communicate in a timely manner with internal and external partners.
• Support and drive concepts through product development, including research, selection of materials and finishes, and creation of silhouettes and form language.
• Translate ideas into product direction using CAD and hand sketches.
• Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and material samples.
• Support and drive product designs that align with creative direction, merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points.
• Partner with peers across the division to build brand cohesion and ensure continuity.
• Collaborate with technical designers, engineers, and sourcing partners to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product issues.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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