Designer, Denim - Wild Fable(Remote Or Hybrid)

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Target as a Denim Designer, where you'll drive product design and development for Wild Fable's denim collection. This role demands creativity, trend awareness, and collaboration with various teams to ensure product excellence. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in denim design, excellent communication skills, and the ability to innovate for sustainability.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• 4+ years relevant experience in Denim is required.
• Experience in wash concept and development is necessary.
• Experience in size inclusive apparel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive design concepts throughout the development process.
• Translate ideas using CAD/hand sketches for product direction.
• Collaborate with technical designers to resolve product issues.

Skills

Love for fashion

Attention to detail

Market knowledge

Ability to build relationships

Education

Four-year degree in Design or Fine Art

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD software

Job description

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The pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00

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

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places where we collectively live, work, and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together. At the heart of one of the world’s best loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccable Product Development & 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, whether on home, hardlines or apparel & accessories categories. Here, you’ll 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. A role with the Design team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you a design expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead of industry trends, new materials and techniques? Can you demonstrate the utmost attention to detail and create products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their design and quality for the price? Then you’ll have success on our Design team that owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials. In close partnership with our merchant and sourcing counterparts, you’ll drive brand cohesion and continuity, ensuring that our products meet the merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.

As a Denim Designer, You'll Be Accountable For Wild Fable Denim, Owned Brand Product Design And Development With Direction From Your Design Leaders To Achieve Overall Product Design Strategy And Merchant Objectives. You Will Utilize Your Proficiency/expertise In Knits Product Design And Development To Achieve The Following

• You'll support and drive concepts throughout the development process, research, selection of materials, washes, and the creation of silhouettes/form language.
• Using CAD/hand sketches, you'll translate ideas for product direction. This includes preparing professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and material samples. In addition, you will support and drive product designs to maintain overall creative direction, merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points.
• Under the overall direction of Design leadership, you will work with an assigned category, brand, business, or guest segment and manage your own process and calendar. You will be expected to maintain a diligent approach to workload, which includes timely communication with internal and external partners.
• You'll build brand cohesion by partnering with peers across the division to ensure continuity. In collaboration with technical designers/engineers and sourcing partners, you'll also identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product issues.
  
  

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

About You

• Demonstrate love for fashion, denim, wash and design
• Demonstrate brand relevant, elevated taste level, and awareness of women's trends and conceptual work.
• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art or related field, or equivalent experience 4+ years of relevant experience in Denim, Non-Denim washed product Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software
• Experience in wash concept, development, and wash review/comments required
• Experience in shared Design tools like Miro board, Canva or similar is a plus
• Experience or interest in sustainability, circular design, and eco-friendly washing
• Experience in size inclusive apparel is a plus
• Knowledge of textiles, denim garment construction/fit
• Commercial sense, market knowledge, ability to research and apply market/trend information
• Experience assimilating product feedback
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to build relationships to successfully work in a team environment
• Experience working in a Denim retail or product development environment
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative and cost-effective design solutions
• Knowledge of the end-to-end product development processes
  
  

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member worksfull-time from home oran alternatelocation that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.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

Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D

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].

Application deadline is : 07/01/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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