Sr Art Director Digital

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400000 team members worldwide Target is an iconic brand and one of Americas leading retailers. At Target we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasnt happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse 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.

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 diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important and youll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win.

Team Overview

Target Creatives Stores team aids in bringing to life the stores experience inside and outside. As the team that owns marketing communication for all new and remodeled Target store openings our mission is to deliver effective and delightful communication to our guests/consumers. The goal is to bring joy and invite consumers to visit our stores where we provide them with a warm and enriching experience of shopping for their everyday needs.

About this Opportunity

As a Senior Art Director you will lead the conceptualization and design of omni-channel marketing campaigns supporting new and remodeled Target store openings. You will partner closely with peers cross-functional teams and leadership to deliver best-in-class creative that is on brand on strategy and on time.

This role requires a strategic systems-minded creative thinker who can provide clear direction elevate design quality and guide work from concept through final execution. You will demonstrate exceptional graphic design craft campaign-level conceptual thinking and advanced proficiency across industry-standard design tools. You will oversee and execute creatives across a variety of channels including print and digital requiring a strong understanding of platform requirements production specifications and channel best practices. You will also review print production details to ensure accuracy quality and readiness for launch.

You will be accountable for prioritizing work making timely decisions and ensuring deadlines are met. You will develop presentations and confidently communicate creative recommendations to Marketing partners and senior leadership.

Success in this role also requires staying current on design style industry and technology trends and applying those insights to elevate the work. You will create thoughtful consumer-centric creatives that strengthen meaningful connections with our guests and reflect Targets voice culture and brand standards. You bring a multicultural lens to your approach understand cultural trends and think strategically about how Target shows up for diverse audiences.

If you are passionate about designing and building high-impact marketing campaigns and are eager to grow wed like to meet you. We will support your success through onboarding and ongoing professional development.

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

Roles and Responsibilities

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

• Lead omni-channel campaign design for new and remodeled store openings; ensure brand consistency and exceptional craft.

• Translate business and guest needs into clear effective design solutions in partnership with Target HQ and cross-functional teams.

• Provide creative direction; guide the team toward strong concepts cohesive systems and high-quality execution.

• Mentor designers through clear feedback coaching and standards that elevate the work.

• Lead projects with copywriters art directors production designers and creative managers; drive alignment and momentum.

• Present work confidently; articulate design rationale and strategy to Marketing partners and leadership.

• Influence stakeholders by navigating feedback resolving ambiguity and aligning partners toward strong creative outcomes.

• Plan and prioritize multiple projects; make timely decisions to meet deadlines.

• Own work end-to-end from concept to production; ensure print and digital readiness including production detail review.

• Apply a multicultural lens and cultural awareness to ensure relevance across audiences.

• Stay current on design style and technology trends; apply learnings to improve output.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Highly motivated and self-directed; able to work independently while also following creative direction.

• Open to feedback; demonstrates ability to incorporate input and adjust quickly. Interpersonally savvy with strong listening skills and sound judgment.

• Action-oriented; able to prioritize effectively and deliver results. Demonstrates a global perspective and cultural awareness.

• Collaborative partner who works effectively with diverse teams and skill sets.
  

Preferred Experience & Educational Profile

• Minimum 8 years at a Design agency experience

• Design degree or equivalent
  

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