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About the Role

As an Industrial Designer on the Concept Lab team, you will support enterprise-wide teams by developing ideas into visual assets and aiding in the design and development of products or physical environments. You will translate concepts into designs through hand sketches/CAD, digital illustrations, graphic art, layouts, mock-ups, prototyping, and presentation building, working closely with leadership, trend teams, design, engineering, and technical design teams to communicate design details. You will 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.

Responsibilities

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
Manage project planning and execution of deliverables
Maintain a diligent and self-directed approach to workload
Provide accurate and timely communication to internal and external partners
Direct contractors, partners across the enterprise, and external vendors to complete projects

Requirements

Four-year degree in Industrial Design, or similar area of study, or equivalent experience
5+ years of product and experience design, and leading design work
Strong end-to-end design process including: research (product, trend, and user, mood boards, design direction) concept development (sketching, rendering, and technical specifications, mockups and prototypes), and incorporating feedback to refine and improve concepts
Advanced proficiency in design software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and 3D modeling/rendering tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Blender, 3ds Max)
Experience with 3D printing is a plus
Proficient to strong in Generative AI and emerging design technologies
Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel) & Digital White-boarding Tools (Miro)
Hands-on experience using hand/power tools to build prototypes, fabricate concepts or install exhibit features
Excellent visual communication, presentation building and storytelling skills (infographic and presentation design to effectively communicate ideas and concepts to a variety of audiences)
Experience developing and executing brand-focused design solutions within established brand guidelines and creating new visual/form languages
Critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of initiative, attention to detail, and urgency
Strong project management and collaboration including experience in client engagement, partnership-building skills, aligning stakeholders, contributing in cross-functional team environments, and bringing partners along
Ability to create structures to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple projects simultaneously
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.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
3D modeling/rendering tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Blender, 3ds Max)
3D printing
Generative AI
Emerging design technologies
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel)
Digital White-boarding Tools (Miro)
Hand/power tools
Visual communication
Presentation building
Storytelling
Infographic design
Presentation design
Brand-focused design solutions
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Project management
Client engagement
Partnership-building
Stakeholder alignment
Cross-functional collaboration

Location

Target HQ MN

Work Type

Hybrid/Flex for Your Day

Experience Level

5+ years of product and experience design
Leading design work

Education Level

Four-year degree in Industrial Design, or similar area of study, or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$73,000.00 - $132,000.00

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits and programs (medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation

About the Company

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life.
At the heart of one of the world’s best loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccable Product Development & Design organization.
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.
The Concept Lab team provides creative services to teams across the enterprise to bring new concepts to life.
This capability includes designing, visualizing, engineering, prototyping and fabricating concepts for the teams we support to communicate with their partners, leaders or guests.
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

Equal Opportunity

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. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.