About the position

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places where we collectively live, work, and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together. At the heart of one of the world's best loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccable Product Development & Design organization. We thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing, and we infuse everything we do with our passion for affordable chic. We concept, develop, make and deliver the stylish new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We are uber-savvy trend and style experts who stay ahead of the curve, proactively identifying our market's needs and exceeding them, every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the style, quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect, whether on home, hardlines or apparel & accessories categories. Here, you'll be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests, wherever and whenever they love to shop. A role with the Design team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you a design expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead of industry trends, new materials and techniques? Can you demonstrate the utmost attention to detail and create products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their design and quality for the price? Then you'll have success on our Design team that owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials. In close partnership with our merchant and sourcing counterparts, you'll drive brand cohesion and continuity, ensuring that our products meet the merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction. As a Denim Designer, you'll be accountable for Wild Fable denim, Owned Brand Product Design and Development with direction from your design leaders to achieve overall product design strategy and merchant objectives. You will utilize your proficiency/expertise in knits product design and development to achieve the following: You'll support and drive concepts throughout the development process, research, selection of materials, washes, and the creation of silhouettes/form language. Using CAD/hand sketches, you'll translate ideas for product direction. This includes preparing professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and material samples. In addition, you will support and drive product designs to maintain overall creative direction, merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points. Under the overall direction of Design leadership, you will work with an assigned category, brand, business, or guest segment and manage your own process and calendar. You will be expected to maintain a diligent approach to workload, which includes timely communication with internal and external partners. You'll build brand cohesion by partnering with peers across the division to ensure continuity. In collaboration with technical designers/engineers and sourcing partners, you'll also identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product issues. Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive concepts throughout the development process.
• Research and select materials, washes, and create silhouettes/form language.
• Translate ideas for product direction using CAD/hand sketches.
• Prepare professional presentation boards with illustrations, CAD artwork, fabrication, and material samples.
• Support and drive product designs to maintain overall creative direction, merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points.
• Work with an assigned category, brand, business, or guest segment and manage your own process and calendar.
• Maintain timely communication with internal and external partners.
• Build brand cohesion by partnering with peers across the division.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product issues in collaboration with technical designers/engineers and sourcing partners.

Requirements

• Demonstrate love for fashion, denim, wash and design.
• Demonstrate brand relevant, elevated taste level, and awareness of women's trends and conceptual work.
• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Denim, Non-Denim washed product.
• Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software.
• Experience in wash concept, development, and wash review/comments required.
• Knowledge of textiles, denim garment construction/fit.
• Commercial sense, market knowledge, ability to research and apply market/trend information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Knowledge of the end-to-end product development processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in shared Design tools like Miro board, Canva or similar.
• Experience or interest in sustainability, circular design, and eco-friendly washing.
• Experience in size inclusive apparel.
• Experience working in a Denim retail or product development environment.
• Ability to build relationships to successfully work in a team environment.

Benefits

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