Sr Product Designer

Designer Jobs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target is seeking a senior designer to lead Owned Brand product design and development in downtown Minnesota. You will own the full design and development loop, from market research to fabric, trims, graphics, and brand cohesion, with a 4-days-per-week onsite schedule and no remote work.

The role requires 8+ years in sweaters/knits/wovens, a four-year design degree, and strong skills in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or a similar area, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in sweaters, knits, and wovens.
• Computer design system skills including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Advanced understanding of textiles, garment construction/fit, or raw materials and product production.
• Commercial sense and market knowledge, with ability to research and apply market and trend information.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Knowledge of product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Owned Brand Product Design and Development, translating direction into product design strategy and merchant objectives.
• Design product lines for a category, brand, business, or guest segment.
• Own and lead the PD&D Design and Development Processes with clear, timely communication.
• Drive and lead product research and design, forecasting trends across the assigned category.
• Globally shop markets and travel to factories to support development and execution.
• Mentor Associate Designers and Designers, supporting collaboration across the team.
• Drive concepts, color stories, fabrics, prints, trim, and graphics.
• Support brand cohesion by partnering with peers to maintain continuity.
• Produce product designs that align with merchant line plans and price points.
• Collaborate with technical designers and sourcing partners to resolve issues.

Skills

8+ years sweaters/knits/wovens

Independent work

Team collaboration

Creative design

Education

Four-year degree in Design or related field

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Work in-office in Downtown MN while leading product design that supports Owned Brand goals. This role is designed for senior designers who enjoy owning the full design and development loop, from market research to fabric, trims, graphics, and brand cohesion. You will work 4 days per week onsite from Target’s Downtown Minnesota campus and this position is not eligible for remote work.

Compensation: USD 95,000 - 171,000 per year.

What you will do

• Lead Owned Brand Product Design and Development, translating direction from design leaders into product design strategy and merchant objectives.
• Design product lines for a category, brand, business, or guest segment, applying expertise in product design and development.
• Own and lead the PD&D Design and Development Processes, including clear, timely communication with internal and external partners.
• Drive and lead product research and design, including the ability to forecast trends across the assigned category, brand, business, or guest segment.
• Globally shop markets to identify trends and travel to factories to support development and execution of programs.
• Mentor Associate Designers and Designers, supporting collaboration across the larger team.
• Drive concepts, select color stories, and develop fabrics, prints, trim, and graphics.
• Support brand cohesion by partnering with peers across the division to maintain continuity.
• Produce product designs that align with merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points, and overall creative direction.
• Collaborate with technical designers and sourcing partners to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product issues.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or a similar area, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in sweaters, knits, and wovens.
• Computer design system skills including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Advanced understanding of textiles, garment construction/fit, or raw materials and product production.
• Commercial sense and market knowledge, with ability to research and apply market and trend information.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Knowledge of product development processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more)
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

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

Work location and schedule: This role works in-office 4 days/week from Target’s Downtown MN campus and is not eligible for remote work.

State remote work restriction (if hired): Team members in the Target General Merch Operating Company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar in the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the listed states for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.

ADA: 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]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application deadline: 10/08/2026