Sr Art Director, Brand Design Lab

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and addition to your pay Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs which may include medical vision dental life insurance and more to help you and your family take care of your whole benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at us:

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As a Senior Art Director Brand Design Lab you will be part of the Retail Creative team which sets the foundation of Targets brand this role you will work collaboratively with internal and external creative teams as well as various internal business partners. You will also partner closely with creative leads and cross-functional teams to evolve and strengthen the work contributing to a highly collaborative and fast-paced creative environment.

You will contribute to and help shape the creative direction for owned brands and packaging bringing our brands to life through concept development art direction photography and content creation. You will develop and execute innovative concepts for new brands categories designer partnerships and other key initiatives infusing the work with an unmistakable Target approach and seamlessly integrating a multicultural lens. While brand and packaging photography will be a primary focus you will also collaborate across the studio to support larger omnichannel creative efforts including store experience marketing digital and social content. You will work closely with design and creative partners to deliver cohesive high-quality work that meets business and marketing objectives. You take ownership of your work incorporate feedback meet project deadlines and present ideas clearly and confidently.

You will need to demonstrate an exceptional taste level and highly developed skills in concept development art direction photography and visual storytelling with a strong understanding of style and brand systems. Critical to this role is staying current with retail trends and experiences photography culture and emerging creative technologies developing a strong working knowledge of categories and guest behaviors and being a passionate advocate for great creative. Youll also collaborate with peers across Targets global creative teams as needed working across time zones to share work exchange ideas and support creative. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience

• 5 years of experience in art direction design or a related creative field

• Portfolio demonstrating excellence in art direction concept development photography and visual storytelling with a strong understanding of design and brand systems

• Strong visual and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively

• Interpersonally savvy with strong collaboration and listening skills

• Open to feedback with the ability to take direction and iterate on work

• Action-oriented with the ability to prioritize manage multiple projects and drive results

• Proficient in Mac-based creative applications including Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.

• Curious and open to exploring emerging tools technologies and ways of working to enhance the creative process

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members core rolewill need to beperformedboth onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtuallydepending upon what your role team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Clickhereif you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

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