Sr Mgr Creative Production Design

1072-28 Target India (Non-USA); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee discount

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Job summary

1072-28 Target India (Non-USA) in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Manager, Creative Production Design to lead art directors, copywriters and production designers in omni‑channel marketing from digital to print.

You will guide strategic creative direction, drive efficient workflows, and champion innovative design using AI and emerging tech while collaborating with global Marketing & Digital teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in creative and production across various media channels, especially print design or packaging.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design/marketing/communication or related field.
• Proven leadership experience, including talent development and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a creative team—developing expertise in creative direction and production design.
• Guide creative solutions in alignment with Target’s brand vision and guest experience.
• Provide strategic and creative direction on high-priority, business-critical projects.
• Deliver clear guidance during ambiguity and maintain a strong creative point of view.
• Review and elevate work based on creative quality, guest journey, and marketing goals.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with global Marketing & Digital and Target Creative leadership.

Skills

Creative leadership

Art direction

Team mentoring

Strategic thinking

AI in design

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in design/marketing/communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

InDesign

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

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.

Overview about Target in India

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.

Team Overview

Fueling the continued success of one of the world’s most beloved and recognized brands is a distinctly capable, creative and innovative Marketing organization. Target Marketing is well known for inspiring and surprising guests, and we pride ourselves on connecting them to the products and experiences they expect and deserve from Target. Our commitment to partnering both internally and with external agencies gives us a wide range of capabilities, from award‑winning creative work to exciting and unique promotional marketing. Leveraging our collective assets and fostering a healthy, supportive and open team culture, we deliver a holistically gratifying experience that guests can only get at Target.

About the Role

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. As a Senior Manager, Creative Production Design, you will lead art directors, copywriters and production designers focused on developing omni‑channel marketing collaterals for campaigns across digital to print which are both guest facing as well as for internal communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a creative team—developing expertise in creative direction and production design.
• Guide creative solutions in alignment with Target’s brand vision and guest experience.
• Provide strategic and creative direction on high‑priority, business‑critical projects.
• Deliver clear guidance during ambiguity and maintain a strong creative point of view.
• Review and elevate work based on creative quality, guest journey, and marketing goals.
• Foster strong cross‑functional partnerships with global Marketing & Digital and Target Creative leadership.
• Champion faster, smarter, and more innovative ways of working.
• Drive operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and scaling processes.
• Leverage AI and emerging technology to improve speed and effectiveness in creative execution.
• Serve as a consultant for process improvement, sharing best practices across teams.

What makes you a strong fit

• 10+ years of experience in creative and production across various media channels, especially print design or packaging.
• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in design / marketing / communication
• Proven leadership experience, including talent development and performance management.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creative range and strategic problem-solving.
• Strong expertise in design tools, creative technologies, and AI applications in design.
• Strong art direction, visual design, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Understanding and prior experience of creating content for Digital and Print is a must A portfolio that demonstrates creative range and strategic problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to align stakeholders.
• Strategic, action‑oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Passion for continuous improvement, team development, and innovation.
• Flexible to travel as needed

Our Benefits

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, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well‑being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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.

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