Director Learning and Development

Target•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Director, Learning & Development Design, you will lead the strategy, vision, and execution of modern learning design across the enterprise. This role sits at the intersection of instructional design, learning experience innovation, and emerging technology, shaping how Target builds critical skills and capabilities at scale. You will lead a team of designers and partner closely with business leaders, HR, and learning teams to translate enterprise priorities into innovative, high-impact learning solutions. This includes integrating AI-enabled learning experiences, advancing design standards, and building scalable, engaging solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. This role requires deep expertise in instructional design, learning technologies, and human-centered design, along with a strong point of view on how Generative AI and digital tools can transform how learning is created and experienced.

Requirements

Four-year degree in HR, Organizational Development, or equivalent work experience
8+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or a related field
Experience managing and working with vendors in learning and design
Deep expertise in instructional design and modern learning approaches
Experience leading teams and large-scale, enterprise initiatives
Strong skills with authoring tools and learning technologies
Experience applying AI to improve learning design and delivery
Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Experience using data to measure impact and improve outcomes

Responsibilities

Set direction for learning design
Define and drive the enterprise learning design strategy
Build scalable, modern learning experiences across digital, in-person, and on-demand formats
Establish design standards and ensure consistent, high-quality solutions
Lead innovation, including AI
Integrate Generative AI into how learning is designed and delivered
Expand use of authoring tools and learning technologies
Stay current on trends and evolve Target’s learning approach
Deliver high-impact learning solutions
Oversee design and development of enterprise programs and curricula
Ensure solutions are grounded in strong instructional design and adult learning principles
Use data and feedback to continuously improve effectiveness
Partner across the enterprise
Work with HR, business leaders, and subject matter experts to align learning to business needs
Act as a strategic advisor on learning, design, and capability building
Lead and develop a team
Build and lead a high-performing team of learning designers
Coach and grow team capability in design, technology, and AI
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Manage execution
Oversee multiple initiatives and ensure delivery on time and within scope
Manage vendor partners to scale design and development
Navigate complexity and remove barriers to progress