Associate Packaging Engineer

Target; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office four days per week (Downtown

Job summary

Target is seeking an Associate Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development for owned brands and partnerships. You will manage packaging projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure designs meet cost, sustainability, and brand requirements.

You will collaborate with sourcing, design, and engineering teams across the U.S. to deliver innovative, guest-centric packaging that stands out on shelves. This on-site role is based in Downtown MN and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Motivation to learn new skills, with passion for engineering and design.
• Ability to work independently and strategically in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Artios CAD and ESKO products preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure the primary packaging will protect, contain and display the product from initial idea through final use for assigned categories and businesses.
• Support corporate commitments and requirements via item level specifications.
• Actively participate in prototyping and development of Target packaging structural concepts for our Owned Brand products.
• Work across the enterprise with key internal and external partners to define packaging requirements and identify optimal packaging solutions.
• Become an expert in structural packaging for assigned categories working under the coaching of a Senior or Lead Packaging Engineer.
• Review Vendor Structure options and component capabilities
• Design solutions that deliver cost savings, sustainability and other relevant priorities to advance the business.
• Develop and refine structural specifications for packaging.
• Approve vendor designs in a timely manner.
• Contribute in category and item level market research, including testing and guest feedback. Draw conclusions from relevant data and make appropriate recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Artios CAD

ESKO

Job description

The pay range is $58,100.00 - $104,600.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests 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, and paid vacation.Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About Us

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers. At the heart of one of the world’s best loved and most recognizable brands is the Owned Brand Management & Product Design organization. We thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing, and we infuse everything we do with our passion for affordable chic. We concept, develop, make and deliver the stylish new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We are uber-savvy trend and style experts who stay ahead of the curve, proactively identifying our market’s needs and exceeding them, every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the style, quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect on a variety of categories. Here, you will be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests, wherever and whenever they love to shop.

Job Overview

A role with Target Packaging is an opportunity to lead the development of packaging for Target’s beloved owned brands, exclusive partnerships and select transit packaging. Your influence will drive sales and grow brand love through packaging that’s guest-centric, on brand, competitive “at shelf” and category relevant. Here, you’ll leverage internal and external partnerships to execute packaging planning, project management, print development, copy and structural development to achieve brand expression and market differentiation. Your work will prioritize and manage packaging projects, securing the correct resources and creative needs to deliver on time and budget. As part of a global team spanning the U.S., China and India, you’ll have partners at sourcing offices overseas, as well as international vendors and suppliers. Best of all, your commitment to diversity and inclusion will come to life every day as you work with multicultural teams to create the best, most sustainable packaging for all our guests.

You’ll support the structural design and development of new, improved, more sustainable and cost-effective owned brand packaging.

As An Associate Packaging Engineer, You Will

• Ensure the primary packaging will protect, contain and display the product from initial idea through final use for assigned categories and businesses.
• Support corporate commitments and requirements via item level specifications.
• Actively participate in prototyping and development of Target packaging structural concepts for our Owned Brand products.
• Work across the enterprise with key internal and external partners to define packaging requirements and identify optimal packaging solutions.
• Become an expert in structural packaging for assigned categories working under the coaching of a Senior or Lead Packaging Engineer.
• Review Vendor Structure options and component capabilities
• Design solutions that deliver cost savings, sustainability and other relevant priorities to advance the business.
• Develop and refine structural specifications for packaging.
• Approve vendor designs in a timely manner.
• Contribute in category and item level market research, including testing and guest feedback. Draw conclusions from relevant data and make appropriate recommendations.

This role is performed in office 4 days per week from Downtown MN.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 0-3 years of experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Motivation to learn new skills, with passion for engineering and design
• Ability to work independently and strategically in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with Artios CAD and ESKO products preferred

Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application deadline is : 09/25/2026