Director, Product Design & Brand Strategy

Target Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Short/Long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target Corp. is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods. You will work closely with merchants and sourcing to ensure design excellence aligns with brand strategy and financial goals.

You will guide creative concepting, set quality standards, and manage a team through seasonal cycles, ensuring consistency and differentiation across divisions. Strong leadership and global travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Arts or related degree, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience in product design and development in a retail or wholesale environment.
• Domestic and overseas market travel experience.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability of product development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development of all Target-owned brands across categories.
• Drive brand cohesion and continuity with merchant and sourcing partners.
• Align product design with divisional plans and assortment strategies.
• Manage and mentor designers to deliver aesthetic execution and quality.

Skills

Design leadership

Brand development

Creative concepting

Cross-functional collaboration

Trend analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or Fine Arts

Job description

Target Corp. is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods. You will work closely with merchants and sourcing to ensure design excellence aligns with brand strategy and financial goals.

You will guide creative concepting, set quality standards, and manage a team through seasonal cycles, ensuring consistency and differentiation across divisions. Strong leadership and global travel are expected.