Art Director Design-4

Role overview

Art Director Design-4 at Target

of this job are described within this job description.

Responsibilities

• Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Creative Excellence & Brand Stewardship
• Lead high-impact creative initiatives aligned to core business priorities
• Ensure all deliverables uphold Target’s brand standards, design systems, and packaging guidelines, while identifying opportunities to elevate and evolve them
• Develop strategically grounded visual concepts through research, category understanding, and strong design craft
• End-to-End Creative Ownership
• Own the creative process from brief interpretation through final production delivery
• Translate business objectives into compelling, on-brand design solutions with strong attention to detail, authenticity, and guest relevance
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to drive alignment and quality outcomes
• Present work confidently, articulate design rationale clearly, and incorporate feedback effectively
• Apply sound print production knowledge to ensure technical and visual excellence
• Innovation, Collaboration & Growth
• Leverage AI tools thoughtfully to enhance ideation, exploration, and efficiency while maintaining human-centered creativity and brand integrity
• Participate actively in team workflows, translating strategic inputs into impactful creative outputs
• Support onboarding and peer development, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Continuously invest in learning, experimentation, and industry awareness to strengthen craft and creative leadership
• Personal Attributes
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong brand sensibility with excellence in typography, color, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining and elevating design standards
• Strategic thinker who can operate confidently in ambiguity and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passionate about design, innovation, and cultural trends, with a global perspective and inclusive mindset
• Effective communicator with strong presentation and organizational skills
• Open to feedback, adaptable to change, and energized by working in a fast-paced environment

Preferred qualifications and skills

• & Educational Profile
• Minimum 3+ years of design experience within a branding or design agency environment
• Design degree or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong creative portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, packaging design, typography, and photo art direction
• Proficiency in key creative software programs including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Keynote
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [India]

About the employer

• As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.
• Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact.
• Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up.
• Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.
• Overview about TII
• At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy.
• And that hasn’t happened by accident.
• Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes.
• That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.
• Job Title - Art Director – Brand Design Lab
• Target Creative’s Brand Design Lab is the in-house creative team dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable owned brands to life.
• Our mission is to inspire a sense of joy, wonder and excitement, and to take our guests—and ourselves—somewhere new.
• We tell a compelling and cohesive brand story.
• Some of the brands we have built are Good & Gather, Favorite Day, up&up, Spritz, Ever Spring, Hearth & Hand, Cat & Jack, Goodfellow & Co.
• Operating as one fully integrated team in both the U.S. and India, the team comprises the best and brightest talent to execute market-leading creative strategy, packaging design & brand building.
• We are proud to say that we have not just one or two, but eleven brands with sales above a billion dollars each.
• Our owned brands have grown by 18% YOY and contributed to USD 30 billion in sales last year.
• About this Opportunity As an Art Director within Target Creative’s Brand Design Lab, you will lead the development of compelling, brand-aligned creative solutions across Target’s owned brand portfolio.
• This role centers on delivering high-impact work that advances core business priorities while elevating design standards across categories.
• You will serve as a steward of Target’s brand expression, ensuring adherence to established style guides and design systems while thoughtfully evolving them to meet emerging business and guest needs.
• Through strong conceptual thinking, category research, and visual exploration, you will craft design solutions that are both strategically grounded and creatively distinctive.
• This is a hands-on leadership role requiring end-to-end ownership; from interpreting the brief to delivering final creative assets.
• You will operate with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of accountability, bringing together strategic insight, aesthetic excellence, and production precision.
• You will also embrace innovation as part of your creative practice thoughtfully leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance exploration, efficiency, and ideation while ensuring all final outputs reflect a human-centered aesthetic and unmistakable Target brand authenticity.
• Beyond project delivery, you will contribute to a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning, supporting onboarding efforts, engaging in cross-functional initiatives, and investing in your own growth to remain at the forefront of industry trends and creative best practices.
• If you’re passionate about design and eager to learn more, we’d like to meet you.
• We will support you along the way with onboarding, as well as personal and career development, to help you grow as a strong Art Director.