Target · 1 week ago
Associate Designer - Universal Thread
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expTarget is a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers. The Associate Designer will support and be responsible for Owned Brand product brands, ensuring alignment with design strategy and merchant objectives.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Support and be responsible for Owned Brand product brands and/or categories that achieve overall product design strategy and merchant objectives
Work with an assigned category, brand, business or guest segment and manage your own process and calendar
Maintain a diligent approach to workload, which includes timely communication with internal and external partners
Support and drive concepts throughout the development process, research, selection of materials/finishes, and the creation of silhouettes/form language
Translate ideas for product direction using CAD/hand sketches
Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and material samples
Support and drive product designs to maintain overall creative direction, merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points
Build brand cohesion by partnering with peers across the division to ensure continuity
Identify, troubleshoot and resolve product issues in collaboration with technical designers/engineers and sourcing partners
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree in Fashion Design
3+ years of relevant experience knitwear and/or sweaters
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign
Highly skilled at hand-sketching, CAD flats, & fashion illustration
Keen eye for detail & nuance within trend & fashion, with a passion for elevated, aspirational design POV. Thought-leader and taste-maker
Organized & level-headed approach to juggling dynamic development calendar & deliverables
Knowledge of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
Experience assimilating product feedback
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience working in a product development environment
Ability to build relationships in order to successfully work in a team environment
Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative and cost-effective design solutions
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and programs
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Company
Target
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-01Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Cornell
CEO
Jim Lee
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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