Graphic Designer Owned Brand Concept Lab Full-time

The pay range is $71,000.00 – $128,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In 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 selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About us:
Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.

At the heart of one of the world’s best loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccable Product Development & Design organization. We thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing, and we infuse everything we do with our passion for affordable chic. We concept, develop, make and deliver the stylish new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We are uber-savvy trend and style experts who stay ahead of the curve, proactively identifying our market’s needs and exceeding them, every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the style, quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect, whether on home, hardlines or apparel & accessories categories. Here, you’ll be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests, wherever and whenever they love to shop.

A role with the Design team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you a design expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead of industry trends, new materials and techniques? Can you demonstrate the utmost attention to detail and create products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their design and quality for the price? Then you’ll have success on our Design team that owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials. In close partnership with our merchant and sourcing counterparts, you’ll drive brand cohesion and continuity, ensuring that our products meet the merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.

Team & Job Overview:

The Concept Lab team provides creative services to teams across the enterprise in order to bring new concepts to life. This capability includes designing, visualizing, engineering, prototyping and fabricating concepts in order for the teams we support can communicate with their partners, leaders or the guests. Can you work cross-functionally to develop new products or experiences? Are you a self-starter who can interpret thoughts and ideas into a wide range of designs? Do you incorporate feedback and iterate to assure you deliver what your partners need? Then take your place in a role in which your positive influence is felt throughout the entire product development life cycle, from new product & package innovation to ongoing product improvements and maintenance.

As a Designer (Graphic/UI Focused) on the Concept Lab under the guidance of the Design Director, you will support teams across the enterprise to bring concepts to life by interpreting ideas into visual assets as well as aid in the design/development of products or physical environments. You will translate ideas using graphic design including, hand sketches/CAD, digital illustrations, graphic art, layouts, mock-ups, prototyping and presentation building in order for our client teams to communicate with stakeholders. You will also work closely with Leadership, Enterprise Clients, Design, Engineering, and Technical Design teams, to communicate design details. You will be expected manage project planning, execution of deliverables, maintain a diligent and self-directed approach to workload, and provide accurate and timely communication to internal and external partners. Project management may include directing contractors, partners across the enterprise, and external vendors to complete projects.

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

Team and Culture

• A diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Empathy and understanding for teams we support
• Learning and experimenting with technology
• Curiosity to dig deep and understand client and consumer needs and assumptions

As a Designer (Graphic/UI Focused) on this team you will have an opportunity to:

• Work with a passionate team that is leading change within the enterprise
• Create visual assets (branding, illustrations, digital mock-ups, layouts or presentations) used to communicate with other team members, leaders, vendors or consumers
• Bring words to life through immersive experiences
• Translate concepts into designs for technical teams and engineers to develop
• Learn about multiple systems across development, sourcing, buying and inspection

Minimum Job Requirements

• Four-year degree in Design, Graphic/UI Design, Fine Art, or similar area of study, or equivalent experience
• 5-10+ years of experience designing and leading design work
• Strong graphic communication skills and aesthetic including presentation design, graphic layouts or branding.
• Strong computer design system skills including Adobe Creative Suite (Specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel) & Digital White-boarding Tools (Miro)
• Experience scoping, presenting and collaborating with clients or partners
• Experience in independently managing projects, partners and vendors
• Experience in designing within brand guidelines and also developing new brand language
• Experience in building digital and physical mockups
• Experience in graphic design for environments such as signage, displays and retail experiences
• Experience assimilating design/product feedback and iterating
• Ability to research, stay aware and apply design industry/market/trend information
• Ability to build strong partnerships in order to successfully work in a team environment
• High degree of initiative and attention to detail; works with a sense of urgency
• Strong critical thinking & problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending 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. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.Application deadline is : 09/26/2025