Art Director Design-2

Roundel; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target in Bengaluru is seeking an Art Director for Brand Design Lab to lead the development of compelling, brand‑aligned creative across Target’s owned brand portfolio. You will ensure adherence to style guides and design systems while evolving them to meet guest needs.

As a hands‑on leader, you will own end‑to‑end design—from brief interpretation to final assets—using AI thoughtfully to enhance ideation while preserving human‑centered creativity and Target's authentic brand voice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of design experience within branding or design agency environment.
• Design degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, packaging design, typography, and photo art direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑impact creative initiatives aligned to core business priorities.
• Uphold Target brand standards, design systems, and packaging guidelines.
• Own the creative process from brief interpretation through final production delivery.
• Translate business objectives into on‑brand design solutions with attention to detail.

Skills

Branding

Typography

Photo art direction

Portfolio

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Design degree

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Keynote

Job description

About us: As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about TII At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world‑class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Job Title - Art Director – Brand Design Lab Target Creative’s Brand Design Lab is the in‑house creative team dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable owned brands to life. Our mission is to inspire a sense of joy, wonder and excitement, and to take our guests—and ourselves—somewhere new. We tell a compelling and cohesive brand story. Some of the brands we have built are Good & Gather, Favorite Day, up&up, Spritz, Ever Spring, Hearth & Hand, Cat & Jack, Goodfellow & Co. Operating as one fully integrated team in both the U.S. and India, the team comprises the best and brightest talent to execute market‑leading creative strategy, packaging design & brand building. We are proud to say that we have not just one or two, but eleven brands with sales above a billion dollars each. Our owned brands have grown by 18% YOY and contributed to USD 30 billion in sales last year.

About this Opportunity As an Art Director within Target Creative’s Brand Design Lab, you will lead the development of compelling, brand‑aligned creative solutions across Target’s owned brand portfolio. This role centers on delivering high‑impact work that advances core business priorities while elevating design standards across categories. You will serve as a steward of Target’s brand expression, ensuring adherence to established style guides and design systems while thoughtfully evolving them to meet emerging business and guest needs. Through strong conceptual thinking, category research, and visual exploration, you will craft design solutions that are both strategically grounded and creatively distinctive. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring end‑to‑end ownership; from interpreting the brief to delivering final creative assets. You will operate with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of accountability, bringing together strategic insight, aesthetic excellence, and production precision. You will also embrace innovation as part of your creative practice thoughtfully leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance exploration, efficiency, and ideation while ensuring all final outputs reflect a human‑centered aesthetic and unmistakable Target brand authenticity. Beyond project delivery, you will contribute to a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning, supporting onboarding efforts, engaging in cross‑functional initiatives, and investing in your own growth to remain at the forefront of industry trends and creative best practices. If you’re passionate about design and eager to learn more, we’d like to meet you. We will support you along the way with onboarding, as well as personal and career development, to help you grow as a strong Art Director.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Creative Excellence & Brand Stewardship Lead high-impact creative initiatives aligned to core business priorities
• Ensure all deliverables uphold Target’s brand standards, design systems, and packaging guidelines, while identifying opportunities to elevate and evolve them
• Develop strategically grounded visual concepts through research, category understanding, and strong design craft
• End-to-End Creative Ownership Own the creative process from brief interpretation through final production delivery
• Translate business objectives into compelling, on‑brand design solutions with strong attention to detail, authenticity, and guest relevance
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to drive alignment and quality outcomes
• Present work confidently, articulate design rationale clearly, and incorporate feedback effectively
• Apply sound print production knowledge to ensure technical and visual excellence
• Innovation, Collaboration & Growth Leverage AI tools thoughtfully to enhance ideation, exploration, and efficiency while maintaining human‑centered creativity and brand integrity
• Participate actively in team workflows, translating strategic inputs into impactful creative outputs
• Support onboarding and peer development, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Continuously invest in learning, experimentation, and industry awareness to strengthen craft and creative leadership

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated, self‑driven, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong brand sensibility with excellence in typography, color, composition, and visual storytelling. Detail‑oriented with a commitment to maintaining and elevating design standards
• Strategic thinker who can operate confidently in ambiguity and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passionate about design, innovation, and cultural trends, with a global perspective and inclusive mindset
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and organizational skills
• Open to feedback, adaptable to change, and energized by working in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Experience & Educational Profile

• Minimum 3+ years of design experience within a branding or design agency environment
• Design degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong creative portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, packaging design, typography, and photo art direction
• Proficiency in key creative software programs including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop. We’ll contact you if you’re selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at A Bullseye View for the latest news.

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well‑being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.