Designer, Concept Lab
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About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
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 and experiences 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 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. Do you thrive on ambiguity and working on a wide variety of design challenges? 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? Are you comfortable with doing all tasks, big or small to bring a design to reality? Then take your place in a role in which your positive influence is felt throughout the entire enterprise.
As an Industrial Designer on the Concept Lab under the guidance of the Design Director, you will support teams across the enterprise by developing ideas into visual assets as well as aid in the design/development of products or physical environments. You will translate ideas into designs through hand sketches/CAD, digital illustrations, graphic art, layouts, mock-ups, prototyping and presentation building. You will also work closely with leadership, trend teams, design, engineering, and technical design teams, to communicate design details. You will be expected to 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 on this team you will have an opportunity to:
Work with a passionate team that is leading change within the enterprise
Working with clients 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 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
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
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.Benefits Eligibility
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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.
Application deadline is : 08/14/2026