Sr Art Director, Brand Design Lab - Home

Target • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $73,000 - $132,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Art Director, Brand Design Lab, you will be part of Target’s Retail Creative team, which sets the foundation of Target’s brand expression. You will collaborate with internal and external creative teams and internal business partners, partnering closely with creative leads and cross-functional teams to evolve and strengthen creative work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to and help shape creative direction for owned brands and packaging through concept development, art direction, photography, and content creation. You will develop and execute concepts for new brands, categories, designer partnerships, and other key initiatives, bringing an unmistakable Target approach and integrating a multicultural lens. Brand and packaging photography will be a primary focus, while you will also collaborate across the studio on omnichannel creative efforts, including store experience marketing, digital, and social content. You will work with design and creative partners to deliver cohesive, high-quality work aligned with business and marketing objectives, take ownership of your work, incorporate feedback, meet deadlines, and present ideas clearly and confidently.

The role calls for strong creative judgment and highly developed skills in concept development, art direction, photography, and visual storytelling, along with a strong understanding of style and brand systems. You will stay current with retail trends and experiences, photography, culture, and emerging creative technologies; build working knowledge of categories and guest behaviors; and advocate for great creative. You may also collaborate with peers across Target’s global creative teams, working across time zones to share work, exchange ideas, and support creative efforts. Duties may change based on business needs.

This position operates in a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day arrangement based on Target’s needs. Work is performed both onsite at the assigned Target HQ Minnesota location and virtually, depending on the role, team, and tasks. Work duties cannot be performed outside the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in art direction, design, or a related creative field.
• Portfolio demonstrating excellence in art direction, concept development, photography, and visual storytelling, with a strong understanding of design and brand systems.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong collaboration, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Openness to feedback and ability to take direction and iterate on work.
• Action-oriented approach, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and drive results.
• Proficiency in Mac-based creative applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Curiosity and openness to exploring emerging tools, technologies, and ways of working to enhance the creative process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and help shape creative direction for owned brands and packaging.
• Develop and execute concepts for new brands, categories, designer partnerships, and other key initiatives.
• Bring brands to life through concept development, art direction, photography, and content creation.
• Focus primarily on brand and packaging photography while supporting omnichannel creative efforts, including store experience marketing, digital, and social content.
• Collaborate with internal and external creative teams, creative leads, cross-functional partners, and design partners to strengthen work and deliver cohesive creative.
• Integrate a multicultural lens and Target’s brand approach into creative work.
• Take ownership of work, incorporate feedback, meet project deadlines, and present ideas clearly and confidently.
• Stay current with retail trends and experiences, photography, culture, and emerging creative technologies; develop knowledge of categories and guest behaviors.
• Collaborate with global creative peers across time zones to share work, exchange ideas, and support creative efforts.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, among other health benefits and programs.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Financial, education, and well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior