Seasonal Product Designer

Overview

Join Target's Design team and help families appreciate the joy in everyday living through innovative product design. This seasonal opportunity involves creating unique, trend-forward products for Target's own brands across categories like apparel, home goods, beauty, and essentials. Expect to collaborate closely with merchants and sourcing teams to maintain brand consistency and meet creative and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of product lines aligning with brand and merchant strategies.
• Manage your category or brand with autonomy, including scheduling and process oversight.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with internal teams and external partners throughout product development.
• Conceptualize and advance design ideas with material research, silhouette creation, and form language development.
• Use CAD and hand sketching to visualize product designs and compile professional presentation materials.
• Ensure product designs meet price points, assortment strategies, and overall creative direction.
• Work collaboratively with technical designers and sourcing teams to troubleshoot and resolve product production issues.

Candidate Profile

• Pursued or earned a four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or related field, or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of three years’ design experience in retail or product development settings.
• Proficient with design software including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as CAD or 2D/3D illustration tools.
• Strong understanding of textiles, garment construction, fit, raw materials, and production processes.
• Adept at interpreting and incorporating product feedback.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent team player skilled at building relationships to achieve collaborative success.
• Creative and cost-effective problem solver aligned with business objectives.

Work Arrangement and Location

This position is primarily hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite at the Downtown Minneapolis campus. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Minnesota if necessary.

Additional Information & Compliance

Employees in Target General Merch Inc may not work remotely for more than 30 days annually from the states of AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN, and VA. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request through the designated contact. Applicants are advised that the job duties can change according to business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary ranges from $73,000 to $132,000, influenced by factors including market conditions, education, experience, and certifications. Comprehensive benefits are offered, encompassing medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), employee discounts, disability coverage, paid leave, and holidays, supporting the well-being of team members and their families.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted until July 26, 2026.