Sr. Technical Designer, Beauty & Personal Care

The pay range is $92,000.00 - $166,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About us:

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers

Product Design & Development
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. 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 Beauty team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you an 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 who 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.  The exciting part of retail? It’s always changing! 

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. 

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Product Development        

• Drive strategic vision, analysis and Guest Insights to deliver multi year roadmap for Owned Brand growth. 
• Partner with Designers, Merchants, Sourcing and Vendors to lead the business initiatives, product functional requirements and performance expectations to ensure consistency of product.
• Exhibits an understanding of divisional strategic initiatives and proactively works to implement supporting technical solutions.
• Lead in Cross Functional Team meetings (including Design, Merchants, Sourcing, Packaging and Compliance).
• Focus on developing products that meet brand intent for style, quality, performance and value.
• Partner with Target Compliance and Quality Teams to develop performance testing protocols.
• Provide product technical specifications and product quality standards for industry leading formulations and materials to include: raw materials, function, construction details and product dimensions.
• Conduct timely sample evaluations and ensure approval of all supported products.
• Partner Designers and vendors to ensure the brand and product principles are appropriately understood and executed.
• Partner with vendors to understand current manufacturing processes, innovations and limitations.
• Proactively anticipate manufacturing and quality issues and to co-develop products. Evaluate and resolve technical feasibility, design optimization, and production issues.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable safety protocols and Target performance standards for p