Product Producer, Target Creative Studio

Target•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$58,100 - $104,600•Onsite

About The Position

Target Creative is the in-house creative agency dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable brands to life. Whether through design, marketing or brand work, we are the driving force behind delivering Target’s dynamic, inventive and unmistakable storytelling to its massive global audience. Our mission is to inspire a sense of joy, wonder and excitement, and to take our guests—and ourselves—somewhere new. Never resting on past wins or settling for anything less than extraordinary, our origin story built us to thrive in the competitive and changing retail marketplace. We tell a compelling and cohesive brand story, maximizing our messages across multiple platforms—whether via a digital art gallery or a new $1 billion children’s clothing brand. Operating as one fully integrated team in both the U.S. and overseas, Target Creative comprises the best and brightest talent to execute market-leading creative strategy, design, writing, video production, operations, digital, UX, social media and more. We leverage smart and rewarding external partnerships while closely aligning with our Target teams. Together, we tackle every creative challenge with our amplified strengths, ultimately bearing the groundbreaking creative work that helps make Target the decisive guest favorite, year after year.

Requirements

4-year college degree or equivalent experience
Excellent attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently, drive results, demonstrate flexibility and adapt to change
Willing to travel – on set support
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

Independently own assigned complex business/ campaign categories by managing the lifecycle of the product needs for video & still production.
Understand merchant product priorities, inventory analytics, proactively define & solve for conflicting sample needs, & implement creative solutions to ensure production runs seamlessly.
Enable connectivity across channels in relation to product being shared with shoots leveraging the same samples/product priorities.
On set, be the central resource for all product related information, questions and issues for key partners such as the stylist.
Collaborate with the Creative Producer, BCM PM & Warehouse Lead on project execution clearly communicating the status of product and potential issues.
Attend appropriate project meetings for assigned business areas, including style outs & product reviews.
Collect pertinent information, confirm timing/location, and unpack/process samples.
Make note of missing samples and other items that require follow up.
Proactively identify risks and builds contingency plans for product that is late or won’t be arriving.
Be responsible for processing, packing, on set unpacking/ organization and logistics throughout the duration of each project.
Travel to the shoot to provide on-set support as the product knowledge expert.
Collaborate directly with Creative, Stylist, and Art Department teams to determine & enforce product usage guidelines.
Create the DPCI tracking grid to ensure connection back to direct mail copy, Target.com shopability, & media plans, strengthening the guest experience.
Work with partners to determine post-shoot product logistical needs (color separation, influencers/additional shoots, carry forward, etc.).
Engage the Warehouse Operations Lead and Logistics Lead providing prompt & accurate direction regarding project details, expected volumes, delivery needs and priorities.
Build category/business capabilities, institutional knowledge and strong partnerships.
Responsible for ongoing process assessments and improvements.