Art Director Design

Job Id: R0000418520

About us:

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. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse 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.

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 diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win

About the Target India Marketing

The Marketing team at Target in India dedicated to bringing one of the world's most beloved and recognizable brands to life in India. Whether through design, marketing or brand work, we are the driving force behind delivering Target's dynamic, inventive and unmistakable storytelling to its audience.

The Role

A role with Target in India Marketing is an opportunity to work with some of the best in the business for marketing, strategy, media & digital and you'd lead work that connects to millions of guests. Your influence will drive sales and grow brand love through work that's partner-centric, on brand, category relevant and channel focused.

The Role

As an Art Director in the Enterprise Creative team, you will help concept, art/photo direct, and design creative work for Target. You will think conceptually, strategically, and work effectively helping develop world-class creative across different platforms—including video, broadcast, print, digital, social media, experiential, in-store, target.com, e-mail, promotions, and activations.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Execution & Design

• Concept, art/photo direct, and design creative work across multiple channels and platforms
• Collaborate to execute projects by ideating, photo art directing, designing, and helping manage production details
• Develop visually compelling creative that addresses specific marketing communication goals and business objectives
• Maintain consistency with Target's brand voice, visual identity, and design standards across all touchpoints
• Translate creative briefs and strategic direction into compelling visual concepts and executions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Co-create with associate creative directors, copywriters, strategists, planners, designers, and cross-functional partners
• Champion innovative thinking and contribute fresh ideas to creative development
• Work effectively within a team environment to deliver high-quality creative solutions
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the conceptual development of campaigns
• Build and maintain productive working relationships across Marketing, Communications, and other business teams within Target in India

Brand & Trend Awareness

• Stay current with the latest retail, style (fashion, home, beauty, décor), food & beverage, cultural, art, graphic, and tech trends and demonstrate application to projects
• Continuously reference competitive work and design systems to apply learnings into projects
• Deepen your understanding of the Target brand, the Target experience, and our guest
• Apply trend insights and competitive intelligence to enhance creative output
• Support the Target brand in helping all families discover the joy of everyday life

Technical Excellence

• Execute designs with strong attention to detail and technical precision
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) proficiently to create high-quality deliverables
• Demonstrate competency in print, digital, and social media design and production
• Work with industry-standard design tools to enhance productivity and creative output
• Adapt designs for multiple platforms while maintaining brand integrity and visual consistency

Project Management Support

• Help manage production details and ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification
• Multi-task effectively across multiple projects and priorities
• Respond to feedback and iterate on creative work efficiently
• Support the team in meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards

About You

Education & Experience

• Four-year degree in design or equivalent educational qualification
• 5+ years of professional experience in art direction or relevant creative roles
• Experience working on multichannel marketing projects
• A strong creative portfolio demonstrating Target brand expectations and creative capabilities

Skills & Competencies

• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition
• Basic to intermediate print, digital, and social media skills
• Good conceptual thinking and visual storytelling abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication skills and ability to present creative work
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Personal Attributes

• Desire and ability to learn quickly, self-starter and motivated
• Ability to establish rapport with peers and work collaboratively
• Adaptable and open to feedback and creative direction
• Enthusiastic about staying current with design trends and industry developments
• Passionate about great design and the Target brand
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively

Useful Links-

Life at Target- https://india.target.com/

Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits

Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/diversity-and-inclusion

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