Target is looking to solve the problem of creating original and elevated furniture and lighting products for their Owned Brands that align with market trends, guest needs, and business strategies. The Sr Designer will drive the design and development process to ensure product cohesion, quality, and value.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional design experience, preferably in furniture, lighting, or related 3D physical product categories.
- Advanced skills in 3D modeling and rendering tools (e.g., Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot, Blender, or similar).
- Strong rapid sketching and visualization skills, including ability to use AI tools for fast iterative concepting.
- Deep understanding of materials, finishes, furniture/lighting construction, and large-scale product manufacturing.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Robust knowledge of end-to-end product development processes.
Responsibilities
- Drive and lead product research, concepting, and line development for furniture and lighting.
- Translate guest insights, trend direction, and business strategies into differentiated product solutions.
- Create compelling design concepts through 3D modeling, rendering, hand sketching, rapid iterative ideation, and AI-assisted visualization.
- Develop and refine designs with attention to scale, proportion, ergonomics, form language, materials, finishes, and manufacturing constraints.
- Partner with sourcing and technical design to ensure design intent is maintained through all development stages.
- Serve as a category expert in furniture, lighting, materials, finishes, construction techniques, and global manufacturing processes.
- Identify and forecast emerging category, brand, or guest segment trends.
Other
- Four-year degree in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Fine Arts, or related field—or equivalent experience.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply market research and trend insights.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while also succeeding in highly collaborative environments.
- Ability to deliver creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions aligned to business needs.
- Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs.
