Senior Store Design Architect — Hybrid/Remote

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Target's Architecture & Guest Experience (AGx) team seeks a Senior Designer who translates brand, guest experience, and business strategies into architecturally sound, buildable solutions. You will own discrete projects and work with cross‑functional teams to move design from concept to reality.

This hybrid role involves designing for new stores, remodels, and prototypes, developing site‑specific elevations, representing design intent with municipalities and partners, and guiding projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred).
• 4+ years of relevant experience in architecture or retail design.
• Ability to translate design concepts into site-specific architectural solutions.
• Strong design judgment and a clear point of view.
• Experience producing and/or reviewing construction documentation with consultants.
• Understanding of building systems, materials, detailing, and constructability.
• Familiarity with adapting designs to codes, zoning, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to represent ideas through sketching, 3D modeling, and visual communication tools.

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 both 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 what matters most for 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

Skills

Design judgment

Communication

Collaboration

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Target's Architecture & Guest Experience (AGx) team seeks a Senior Designer who translates brand, guest experience, and business strategies into architecturally sound, buildable solutions. You will own discrete projects and work with cross‑functional teams to move design from concept to reality.

This hybrid role involves designing for new stores, remodels, and prototypes, developing site‑specific elevations, representing design intent with municipalities and partners, and guiding projects