Hybrid Design Project Lead, Retail Stores

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Target is seeking a Design Project Manager in Minneapolis, MN, to lead design-focused initiatives bridging Store Design and Construction. You’ll manage programs spanning new stores, remodels, and pilots, guiding cross-functional teams through architectural, engineering, and branding integration.

You will deliver scalable design solutions, balance aesthetics with constructability, and influence store environments with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management within retail design, architecture, or construction.
• Strong understanding of commercial building design and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary design projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Store Design, Real Estate, and Property Management, and other internal teams.
• Translate program scope and design intent into actionable plans, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and constructability.
• Champion design excellence and consistency across all store formats and initiatives.
• Manage program-level schedules, risks, change and communications, ensuring transparency and accountability across stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance collaboration between design and construction teams.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainability practices to inform design strategies.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Target is seeking a Design Project Manager in Minneapolis, MN, to lead design-focused initiatives bridging Store Design and Construction. You’ll manage programs spanning new stores, remodels, and pilots, guiding cross-functional teams through architectural, engineering, and branding integration.

You will deliver scalable design solutions, balance aesthetics with constructability, and influence store environments with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and guest experience.