Senior Store Design Architect - Hybrid, Impactful Projects

3M HEALTHCARE; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Short‑term disability

Long‑term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target is seeking a Senior Designer on the Architecture Team to translate brand and design principles into architecturally sound, buildable solutions. You will own discrete projects and contribute to broader programs across new stores, remodels, prototype evolution, and innovation efforts.

You’ll develop elevations, site adaptations, and submittal packages while collaborating with municipalities, developers, and internal teams to balance design with budget and regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred).
• 4+ years of relevant experience in architecture or retail design.
• Demonstrated ability to translate design concepts into site‑specific architectural solutions.
• Strong design judgment and a clear point of view, with the ability to translate brand and design principles into thoughtful, compelling architectural outcomes.
• Experience producing and/or reviewing construction documentation in partnership with consultants.
• Understanding of building systems, materials, detailing, and constructability.
• Familiarity with adapting designs to codes, zoning, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Comfortable engaging with municipalities, developers, consultants, and construction partners.
• Ability to balance creative design thinking with scalable, repeatable solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and advocate for design intent across teams.
• Ability to represent ideas through sketching, 3D modeling, and visual communication tools (e.g., SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite or similar).
• Self‑directed and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Translate brand, design principles, and loosely defined briefs into compelling, site‑specific architectural solutions with a strong point of view.
• Develop building elevations, site adaptations, and jurisdictional submittal packages that respond to local requirements while maintaining and enhancing design intent.
• Represent and advocate for design intent in conversations with municipalities, developers, and internal partners—balancing brand, budget, and regulatory needs.
• Advance design work from feasibility and schematic design through construction, guiding consultants to ensure alignment with design intent and technical requirements.
• Review and provide direction on construction documentation, applying sound judgment to maintain quality, consistency, and constructability without compromising design quality.
• Support projects through construction by helping resolve field questions and adapting solutions as needed while preserving the core design vision.
• Balance design ambition with cost, schedule, and operational realities—making informed tradeoffs that prioritize the guest experience.
• Apply design solutions within scalable systems and prototypes while contributing to their evolution and elevating overall design quality.
• Collaborate across Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Store Planning, Real Estate, and Brand/Marketing to align on cohesive outcomes and bring diverse perspectives into the work.
• Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively through drawings, models, and storytelling, tailoring approach to different audiences and situations.

Job description

Target is seeking a Senior Designer on the Architecture Team to translate brand and design principles into architecturally sound, buildable solutions. You will own discrete projects and contribute to broader programs across new stores, remodels, prototype evolution, and innovation efforts.

You’ll develop elevations, site adaptations, and submittal packages while collaborating with municipalities, developers, and internal teams to balance design with budget and regulatory needs.