Editorial ACD

Target • Minneapolis, MN

7d • $95,000 - $171,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. About Us 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. Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop. We'll contact you if you're selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at A Bullseye View for the latest news.

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

• comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• 401(k)
• employee discount
• short term disability
• long term disability
• paid sick leave
• paid national holidays
• paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees