Target is looking to solve the problem of creating original and high-quality products for their owned brands, while staying ahead of industry trends and meeting merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points, and overall creative direction.
Requirements
- Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software
- Understanding of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
- Experience assimilating product feedback
- Ability to research and apply market/trend information
- Ability to stay aware of Trends and Fashion
- Experience with design and development of products in a similar industry
Responsibilities
- Support Owned Brand Product Design and Development with direction from design leaders to achieve overall product design strategy and merchant objectives
- Maintain a diligent and self-directed approach to workload, and provide accurate and timely communication to internal and external partners
- Support product/trend research, trend concepts, color, and design/development of products
- Assist the team in preparing product specs, and developing trim, print, embellishment, and hardware packages
- Translate ideas using CAD/hand sketches, including completing design/technical sketches and professional presentation boards/materials for meetings, and vendor partners
- Work closely with the Technical Design department to communicate fit and construction details
- Research and apply market/trend information to design and development of products
Other
- Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or similar area of study, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience
- Ability to build strong partnerships in order to successfully work in a team environment
- Ability to work in a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement, with some onsite work at Target HQ MN location
- Must be able to work in the United States, with restrictions on working remotely from certain states
