Product Designer

About Target

Target is committed to helping all families enjoy everyday life. We embody this vision through our company culture and values. Our Essentials & Beauty division focuses on trend forecasting and innovative strategies across categories to drive long-term growth.

Team and Role Overview

Within the Essentials & Beauty team, the Concept Designer role brings strategic vision to life through outstanding visual thinking, concept creation, and storytelling. Candidates should be highly creative with a sophisticated aesthetic, adept at transforming ideas, research, and business opportunities into engaging visual narratives.

This role involves close collaboration with design strategists, trend designers, merchants, and product developers to create future-oriented concepts, brand expressions, frameworks, and presentations that inspire organizational action. Responsibilities span concept creation, visual identity design, trend storytelling, presentation development, and creative direction—translating ambiguity into clear, motivating ideas.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert strategic insights, consumer research, and trends into compelling visual concepts and innovative design solutions.
• Create elevated visual identities and creative systems that clearly express differentiated future opportunities.
• Develop compelling stories through carefully designed graphics, infographics, frameworks, and polished presentations.
• Design high-level pitch decks and presentations that communicate complex concepts with clarity and impact.
• Bring abstract ideas to life using mood boards, visual concepting, and detailed creative direction.
• Maintain high standards of design including typography, composition, color, imagery, and visual hierarchy.
• Experiment with innovative creative approaches and design methodologies to inspire fresh thinking.
• Support the growth of visual identities for new initiatives while aligning with Target’s brand standards.
• Work jointly with strategists to ensure design elements strengthen strategic narratives and business objectives.
• Champion craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail across all deliverables.
• Stay updated on current design trends, tools, cultural influences, and best practices across branding, editorial, digital, and storytelling.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, effectively manage multiple priorities, and present creative work confidently linking visual decisions to strategic goals.
• Foster inclusion, positive team culture, and collaboration, while leading with curiosity and seeking continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in concept design, brand design, creative direction, visual communication, or similar creative fields.
• Exceptional artistic judgment with a keen eye for layout, typography, color, imagery, and composition.
• Strong portfolio showcasing concept creation, brand identity design, presentation development, editorial layout, and narrative skills.
• In-depth knowledge of branding principles and experience shaping visual identities for strategic communication.
• Passion for storytelling and translating intricate data into memorable visual formats.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Adobe XD or comparable experience design software.
• Expertise in PowerPoint for crafting executive presentations, pitch decks, and design frameworks.
• Ability to produce visual frameworks, journey maps, diagrams, and infographics simplifying complex ideas.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to clearly explain design choices and creative concepts.
• Collaborative approach working effectively across strategy, design, merchandising, product development, and marketing teams.
• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and transforming open-ended challenges into inventive solutions.
• Keen interest in consumer trends, culture, branding, and emerging design techniques with enthusiasm for influencing future business opportunities.
• Proven ability to work both independently and within collaborative team settings.

Work Arrangement and Location

This position follows a hybrid/flexible work schedule, requiring presence onsite 4 days per week at Target’s Downtown Minneapolis, MN campus and remote work as needed. Work must be performed within the U.S. and not exceed 30 days annually from specified restricted states.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary ranges from $73,000 to $132,000 annually, determined by multiple factors including market conditions, education, experience, and certifications. Eligible employees have access to comprehensive health benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), employee discounts, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and vacation. Target prioritizes well-being and offers programs to support team members and their families.

Additional Information

Target is an Equal Opportunity employer compliant with ADA and offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request through the provided contact channels. Application deadline is August 10, 2026.