Workshop Creative Production Manager

Target • Minneapolis, MN

5d • 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. As a Production Manager at the Target Creative Workshop, you will primarily be responsible for the facilitation and management of projects creating set elements, assets, and prototypes and displays for Target photo shoots, In-store fixtures, and/or experiential events. Collaborating with multiple internally managed teams, part and full-time contractors, and external vendors. You will oversee the execution and production of projects and be the point person for facilitating project advancement, documentation, risk mitigation, and communication. Balancing business and creative requirements to prioritize and guide deliverables that create an experience that delights and inspires partners, clients, and guests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of project management experience in creative, marketing, production, or fabrication environments
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships
• Clear and confident communicator, able to influence across levels and teams
• Comfortable balancing creative and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Smartsheet, Workfront, Gantt, RACI, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with both physical production and digital marketing workflows preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of creative projects from concept through delivery. Partner with teams to remove roadblocks and drive efficient, high-quality outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships across internal teams, clients, and external contributors to ensure alignment on goals, expectations, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop project plans, align resources, and ensure seamless day-to-day execution.
• Establish and manage timelines, budgets, and milestones. Monitor progress and adjust plans to keep work on track.
• Ensure deliverables meet creative, technical, and brand standards through regular reviews and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify risks early and proactively implement solutions to protect timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication on project status, next steps, and key decisions. Facilitate meetings, reviews, and approvals with the ability to influence across all stakeholder levels.
• Track project progress and performance. Lead post-project reviews to identify learnings and improve future workflows.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree