Sr Art Director

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400000 team members worldwide Target is an iconic brand and one of Americas leading retailers.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here we believe your unique perspective is important and youll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about TII

At Target we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasnt happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Targets global team and has more than 4000 team members supporting the companys global strategy and operations.

As a Senior Art Director you will lead the development of high-impact creative for SEM campaigns translating marketing objectives into visually compelling performance-minded design solutions. You will partner closely with marketing strategy and copy teams to create work that is brand-right strategically grounded and optimised for in-store marketing (ISM) environments ensuring strong execution across print-based retail touchpoints and production-ready deliverables.

This role requires strong conceptual thinking advanced design craft and the ability to guide work from idea through execution across multiple versions and formats. You will ensure creative aligns with SEM platform requirements supports testing and optimisation and maintains consistency across assets. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator Photoshop InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint is essential. Motion graphics and Adobe After Effects knowledge is a plus.

You will execute art direction shape visual standards and influence stakeholders by presenting ideas clearly navigating feedback and aligning partners on the strongest solution. You will also contribute to a culture of collaboration mentorship and continuous improvement while staying current on design digital advertising and emerging creative tools including AI.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Core responsibilities are described below. Duties may change at any time based on business needs.

Creative Strategy & Brand Stewardship

• Lead SEM creative development across campaigns ensuring strong brand alignment creative consistency and high-quality execution.
• Translate marketing objectives audience insights and performance goals into compelling creative concepts.
• Ensure all deliverables uphold Targets brand standards design systems and quality while identifying opportunities to elevate the work.

End-to-End Creative Ownership

• Own the creative process from brief interpretation through final production delivery.
• Develop effective creative solutions across multiple formats and versions with strong attention to detail and relevance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to drive alignment and strong outcomes.
• Present work confidently articulate design rationale clearly and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Apply sound production knowledge to ensure technical accuracy and visual excellence.
  

Innovation Collaboration & Growth

• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies thoughtfully to support ideation exploration and efficiency while maintaining human-centred creativity and brand integrity.
• Support onboarding and peer development fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Continuously invest in learning experimentation and industry awareness to strengthen craft and creative leadership.

• Strong brand sensibility with excellence in typography colour composition and visual storytelling.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining and elevating design standards.
• Strategic thinker who can operate confidently in ambiguity and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passionate about design innovation and cultural trends with a global perspective and inclusive mindset.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and organisational skills.
• Open to feedback adaptable to change and energised by working in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced design craft typography layout presentation design and digital-first creative thinking.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator Photoshop InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Motion graphics and Adobe After Effects experience preferred.
• Experience supporting SEM paid media or performance marketing creative is a strong plus.
• Bachelors degree in design graphic design visual communication or a related field or equivalent experience.