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Target · 1 month ago

Lead ACD Creative, Owned Brand Packaging Design

1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$92K/yr - $166K/yr

7+ years exp

Target is a well-known retail company dedicated to helping families discover the joy of everyday life. As a Lead Associate Creative Director in the Brand Design Lab, you will lead the creative direction for owned brand identities and packaging, collaborating with various teams to elevate Target's brands through innovative design and messaging.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Lead the creative direction for owned brand identities and packaging while working collaboratively with internal and external creative teams and various internal owned brand partners

Collaborate with owned brand management, packaging and product development teams to create differentiated owned brands across various categories to deliver on business strategies

Articulate Target’s brand (voice and culture) to infuse the work with an unmistakable Target approach, seamlessly integrating a multicultural lens

Provide the creative vision to guide and inspire internal and external creative teams/agencies to innovate, concept and execute creative solutions and challenge conventional thinking to meet and exceed business and marketing objectives

Multi-task and collaborate with partners across creative and marketing disciplines, providing clear, actionable and timely feedback and meeting project deadlines

Lead the work and leverage influence to build trust, align stakeholders, and sell in creative concepts across the organization

Demonstrate excellent taste level and experience in graphic design, typography, systems thinking and photo/art direction

Stay current with retail trends and experiences, developing competent base knowledge of categories and guest behaviors, and being a passionate advocate for great design

Collaborate closely with Target’s global creative teams, working across time zones to stay connected and aligned on priorities, deliverables, and creative direction

Qualification

Brand DesignGraphic DesignCS SoftwareTypographyPhoto Art DirectionWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationStrategic ThinkingCollaborationProject Management

Required

4-year college degree and/or equivalent experience

7 - 10 years of relevant professional experience in Brand Design/Brand Identity

Expert knowledge of all CS software and the Mac platform

Strong creative portfolio demonstrating breadth of type, design and photo art direction capabilities, with a focus on Essentials, Hardlines or Apparel & Accessories

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface and present to all levels of the organization

Think strategically, critically and creatively

Action oriented with ability to prioritize and drive results

Desire and ability to learn quickly – self-starting, highly motivated, fast working

Collaborative influencer with a clear POV and ability to establish rapport with peers

Adept at managing multiple, concurrent and complex projects

Ability to identify the need for change and lead teams through it

Works seamlessly with creative partners across global locations, including regular availability for early morning meetings