Sr. Designer, Store Design - Architecture

Target•Minneapolis, MN

23h•$73,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Architecture & Guest Experience (AGx) team is evolving how Target designs and delivers stores, bringing together architecture, interiors, and fixtures to create more integrated and design-led environments. This role operates at the intersection of design and technical execution, translating guest experience, brand, and business strategies into architecturally sound, buildable solutions. The Senior Designer is responsible for adapting design intent to real-world conditions, developing site-specific architectural solutions that respond to location, code, cost, and constructability constraints while preserving and elevating the integrity of the design. This role owns discrete projects and contributes to broader programs across new stores, remodels, prototype evolution, and innovation efforts, working with a high degree of autonomy while building strong cross-functional relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred)
4+ years of relevant experience in architecture or retail design
Demonstrated ability to translate design concepts into site-specific architectural solutions
Strong design judgment and a clear point of view, with the ability to translate brand and design principles into thoughtful, compelling architectural outcomes
Experience producing and/or reviewing construction documentation in partnership with consultants
Understanding of building systems, materials, detailing, and constructability
Familiarity with adapting designs to codes, zoning, and jurisdictional requirements
Comfortable engaging with municipalities, developers, consultants, and construction partners
Ability to balance creative design thinking with scalable, repeatable solutions
Sound judgment—knows when to lead, when to ask questions, and how to leverage partners effectively
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and advocate for design intent across teams
Ability to represent ideas through sketching, 3D modeling, and visual communication tools (e.g., SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or similar)
Self-directed and accountable

Responsibilities

Translate brand, design principles, and loosely defined briefs into compelling, site-specific architectural solutions with a strong point of view
Develop building elevations, site adaptations, and jurisdictional submittal packages that respond to local requirements while maintaining and enhancing design intent
Represent and advocate for design intent in conversations with municipalities, developers, and internal partners—balancing brand, budget, and regulatory needs
Advance design work from Feasibility and Schematic Design through Construction, guiding consultants to ensure alignment with both design intent and technical requirements
Review and provide direction on construction documentation, applying sound judgment to maintain quality, consistency, and constructability without compromising design quality
Support projects through construction by helping resolve field questions and adapting solutions as needed while preserving the core design vision
Balance design ambition with cost, schedule, and operational realities—making informed tradeoffs that prioritize what matters most for the guest experience
Apply design solutions within scalable systems and prototypes while contributing to their evolution and elevating overall design quality
Collaborate across Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Store Planning, Real Estate, and Brand/Marketing to align on cohesive outcomes and bring diverse perspectives into the work
Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively through drawings, models, and storytelling, tailoring approach to different audiences and situations