Sr Mgr Creative Production Design

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.

Overview about Target in India:

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.

Fueling the continued success of one of the worlds most beloved and recognized brands is a distinctly capable creative and innovative Marketing organization. Target Marketing is well known for inspiring and surprising guests and we pride ourselves on connecting them to the products and experiences they expect and deserve from Target. Our commitment to partnering both internally and with external agencies gives us a wide range of capabilities from award-winning creative work to exciting and unique promotional marketing. Leveraging our collective assets and fostering a healthy supportive and open team culture we deliver a holistically gratifying experience that guests can only get at Target.

Team Overview:

Target Creative is the in-house creative agency dedicated to bringing one of the worlds most beloved and recognizable brands to life. Whether through design marketing or brand work we are the driving force behind delivering Targets 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.

We tell a compelling and cohesive brand story maximizing our messages across multiple platforms. 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 retail marketing and more.

About the Role:

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

As a Senior Manager Creative Production Design you will lead art directors copywriters and production designers focused on developing omni-channel marketing collaterals for campaigns across digital to print which are both guest facing as well as for internal communications. Your team will be responsible for developing creative content focused on design and storytelling that resonates with guests while achieving marketing and business goals.

Youll partner across functions including creative strategy merchandising technology and production. This role requires strong hands-on creative ability and the skill to clearly communicate ideas and direction across levels including senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mentor and grow a creative teamdeveloping expertise in creative direction and production design.
• Guide creative solutions in alignment with Targets brand vision and guest experience.
• Provide strategic and creative direction on high-priority business-critical projects.
• Deliver clear guidance during ambiguity and maintain a strong creative point of view.
• Review and elevate work based on creative quality guest journey and marketing goals.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with global Marketing & Digital and Target Creative leadership.
• Champion faster smarter and more innovative ways of working.
• Drive operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and scaling processes.
• Leverage AI and emerging technology to improve speed and effectiveness in creative execution.
• Serve as a consultant for process improvement sharing best practices across teams.

What makes you a strong fit:

• 10 years of experience in creative and production across various media channels especially print design or packaging.
• Bachelors / masters degree in design / marketing / communication
• Proven leadership experience including talent development and performance management.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creative range and strategic problem-solving.
• Strong expertise in design tools creative technologies and AI applications in design.
• Strong art direction visual design and conceptual thinking skills.
• Understanding and prior experience of creating content for Digital and Print is a must
• A portfolio that demonstrates creative range and strategic problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to align stakeholders.
• Strategic action-oriented and adept at managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Passion for continuous improvement team development and innovation.
• Flexible to travel as needed