Director Guest Experience Design - Store Design, Target Properties

Target-posted about 1 year ago
$125,600 - $226,100/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Minneapolis, MN
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The Director of Guest Experience Design at Target Properties is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team to create innovative and impactful designs for stores, focusing on environmental, fixtures, interiors, and architectural projects. This role blends design strategy with project execution, ensuring that store designs align with Target's brand identity and business goals while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team.

  • Lead the development of future store design strategies while managing multiple projects at different stages.
  • Define the in-store experience by integrating aesthetics, functionality, and brand identity.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and consumer behavior to drive innovation and concept direction.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and teams across strategy, insights, merchandising, marketing, and operations to ensure store designs meet business goals and customer needs.
  • Interpret program and scope details to integrate interior design and brand aesthetic for new stores, remodels, and innovation projects.
  • Manage relationships with external design firms and fixture manufacturers.
  • Develop design guidelines, standards, and playbooks for the team, and create new training or processes as needed.
  • Lead a team of Graphic, Fixture, Interior, and Industrial Designers, providing coaching and mentorship to support their growth and resilience.
  • Align team efforts and resources with strategic goals, guiding leaders to make decisions that meet stakeholder needs.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence, promoting cross-functional collaboration and a consumer-first approach.
  • 4 Year accredited degree (architecture, interior design or industrial design preferred and/or related master's degree)
  • 10-15 years relevant retail design experience
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in environmental, fixtures, interiors, and architectural design.
  • Expert design and presentation ability along with communication, collaboration, organizational and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated industry engagement and influence, broad knowledge of retail industry.
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
  • Expert knowledge of how retail interiors are designed, detailed and built.
  • Proficiency in interior finishes, fixture design, plastics, metal and wood manufacturing processes.
  • Sustainability expertise is preferred.
  • Strong creative vision and the ability to translate ideas into tangible designs.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal clients and team members.
  • Sustainability expertise is preferred.
  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
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