Art Director

Target; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Target India Marketing is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead creative across multiple channels. You will concept, art/photo direct, and design world-class work for video, print, digital, social and in-store activations.

Collaborate with associate creative directors, copywriters, strategists and planners to deliver on-brand solutions that connect with guests. You will help develop concept-driven campaigns, supervise production details, and ensure high-quality output that resonates with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in art direction or relevant creative role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating Target brand expectations and creative capabilities.
• Experience working on multichannel marketing projects and campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Concept, art/photo direct, and design creative work across multiple channels and platforms.
• Collaborate to execute projects by ideating, photo art directing, designing, and helping manage production details.
• Develop visually compelling creative that addresses specific marketing communication goals and business objectives.
• Maintain consistency with Target’s brand voice, visual identity, and design standards across all touchpoints.
• Translate creative briefs and strategic direction into compelling visual concepts and executions.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Visual storytelling

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Print production

Job description

The Marketing team at Target in India are dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable brands to life in India. Whether through design, marketing or brand work, we are the driving force behind delivering Target’s dynamic, inventive and unmistakable storytelling to its audience

A role with Target in India Marketing is an opportunity to work with some of the best in the business for marketing, strategy, media & digital and you’d lead work that connects to millions of guests. Your influence will drive sales and grow brand love through work that’s partner-centric, on brand, category relevant and channel focuse

As an Art Director in the Enterprise Creative team, you will help concept, art/photo direct, and design creative work for Target. You will think conceptually, strategically, and work effectively helping develop world-class creative across different platforms—including video, broadcast, print, digital, social media, experiential, in-store, target.com, e-mail, promotions, and activatio

ionsKey Responsibilit

iesCreative Execution & De

• signConcept, art/photo direct, and design creative work across multiple channels and platf
• ormsCollaborate to execute projects by ideating, photo art directing, designing, and helping manage production det
• ailsDevelop visually compelling creative that addresses specific marketing communication goals and business object
• ivesMaintain consistency with Target’s brand voice, visual identity, and design standards across all touchpo
• intsTranslate creative briefs and strategic direction into compelling visual concepts and execut

ationCross-Functional Collabora

• tionCo-create with associate creative directors, copywriters, strategists, planners, designers, and cross-functional part
• nersChampion innovative thinking and contribute fresh ideas to creative develop
• mentWork effectively within a team environment to deliver high-quality creative solut
• ionsParticipate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the conceptual development of campa
• insBuild and maintain productive working relationships across Marketing, Communications, and other business teams within Target in I

ndiaBrand & Trend Aware

• nessStay current with the latest retail, style (fashion, home, beauty, décor), food & beverage, cultural, art, graphic, and tech trends and demonstrate application to proj
• ectsContinuously reference competitive work and design systems to apply learnings into proj
• ectsDeepen your understanding of the Target brand, the Target experience, and our g
• uestApply trend insights and competitive intelligence to enhance creative ou
• tputSupport the Target brand in helping all families discover the joy of everyday

lifeTechnical Excell

• enceExecute designs with strong attention to detail and technical preci
• sionUtilize Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) proficiently to create high-quality delivera
• blesDemonstrate competency in print, digital, and social media design and produc
• tionWork with industry-standard design tools to enhance productivity and creative ou
• tputAdapt designs for multiple platforms while maintaining brand integrity and visual consist

encyProject Management Sup

• portHelp manage production details and ensure projects are delivered on time and to specifica
• tionMulti-task effectively across multiple projects and priori
• tiesRespond to feedback and iterate on creative work efficie
• ntlySupport the team in meeting deadlines and maintaining quality stand

ardsAbout

YouEducation & Experi

• tion5+ years of professional experience in art direction or relevant creative r
• olesExperience working on multichannel marketing proj
• ectsA strong creative portfolio demonstrating Target brand expectations and creative capabili

tiesSkills & Competen

• ciesHighly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photos
• hop)Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composi
• tionBasic to intermediate print, digital, and social media sk
• illsGood conceptual thinking and visual storytelling abili
• tiesStrong attention to detail and commitment to qua
• lityEffective communication skills and ability to present creative
• workGood problem-solving and critical thinking sk

illsPersonal Attrib

• utesDesire and ability to learn quickly, self-starter and motiv
• atedAbility to establish rapport with peers and work collaborati
• velyAdaptable and open to feedback and creative direc
• tionEnthusiastic about staying current with design trends and industry developm
• entsPassionate about great design and the Target b
• randAbility to multi-task and manage time effecti
• lityEffective communication skills and ability to present creative
• workGood problem-solving and critical thinking sk