Editorial ACD

Target•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$95,000 - $171,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . The Associate Creative Director, Editorial Content & Social leads the creative development and execution of editorial storytelling across Target’s digital and social channels. Partnering closely with editorial marketing leadership, this role translates strategy into compelling creative work across photoshoots, collaborations, reclaimed style storytelling, and socially native content. This leader guides creative teams and production partners through concept development, shoot planning, and content creation—ensuring the work reflects Target’s brand voice and a high standard of creative excellence while resonating with culture and evolving social platforms. The role plays a key part in delivering high-quality editorial content that drives discovery, collaboration storytelling, and brand affinity across digital experiences.

Requirements

8–10+ years of experience in creative direction, editorial storytelling, or integrated brand marketing within retail, lifestyle, or consumer brands
Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills with a proven ability to develop compelling creative work across digital and social platforms
Experience leading photoshoots and content production, including working with stylists, creators, talent, and external production partners
Demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction into engaging creative concepts and high-quality execution
Strong understanding of cultural trends, social storytelling, and evolving digital platforms
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, partnerships, and production teams
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to guide teams and articulate creative ideas clearly

Responsibilities

Lead the Creative Direction for Editorial Storytelling
Own the creative development of editorial storytelling across photoshoots, collaborations, and social content—shaping concepts, visual direction, and creative execution that bring Target’s brand voice to life across digital channels.
Direct Photoshoots and Content Production
Lead creative direction for editorial shoots and content capture, partnering with production teams, stylists, creators, and external collaborators to bring ideas to life.
Translate Strategy into Compelling Creative Work
Partner with editorial strategy leadership to turn high-level direction into clear creative concepts, storytelling frameworks, and engaging visual content.
Drive Collaboration and Partnership Storytelling
Develop and/or execute creative approaches for brand collaborations and partnerships, ensuring content captures cultural relevance while supporting broader marketing goals.
Champion Brand Expression Across Digital Channels
Ensure editorial content maintains a cohesive and recognizable creative point of view across digital and social platforms while adapting storytelling for platform-native engagement.
Mentor and Guide Creative Teams
Provide direction and feedback to art directors, designers, and writers while fostering strong collaboration and creative growth across the team.

Benefits

Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family.
Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.
Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits

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