Associate Concept Designer

The pay range is $54,800.00 - $98,600.00

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:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.​

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.  

The role of the Design Strategy & Concept team within the Home OBPDP organization is to provide both the strategy and inspirational direction necessary to both the assortment and design process within the Home Pyramid. The ideal candidate has a passion for Home design, a keen eye for identifying market trends, and is able to craft and articulate visual brand stories that clearly tie back to high level strategies.  

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the team in researching, identifying and synthesizing industry and product trends in home.
• Gather and analyze consumer feedback, sales data and market research to help identify market gaps and opportunities across key brands and categories.
• Collaborate with senior designers and designers to define seasonal design strategies, ensuring alignment with market and business needs.
• Assist in seasonal concept development, contributing to the ideation, research and development of concepts that align with Owned Brand design vision.
• Work across category design teams in order to support product development execution.
• Assist with presentations and communications including trend boards, strategic documents and communication design shared with both internal team and pyramid leadership. leadership.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Fashion, Interior Design, Marketing, Fine Art) or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in trend research, design, or product development with a focus on home décor or related industries.
• Passion for Home Design: Strong interest in emerging trends, design strategies, and consumer behavior in the home category.
• Design Tools: Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign; knowledge of emerging AI tools and 3D software is a plus.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate ideas, both visually and verbally, to teams and leadership.
• Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working across teams and learning from senior designers and cross-functional partners.
• Detail-Oriented: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while supporting long-term design strategies.
• Creative & Analytical: A combination of creativity and analytical thinking to develop innovative design strategies that align with market trends.
• Eager to Learn: Willingness to take on new challenges, adapt to fast-changing trends, and continuously grow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.

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 : 01/31/2025 Apply