Trend Designer, Home

The pay range is $69,000.00 - $124,200.00

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:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

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 style. We concept, develop, make and deliver modern new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We are trend and style experts who stay ahead of the curve, proactively identifying our market’s needs and exceeding them, every time. Join our dynamic and inventive team to influence the style, quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Here, you’ll be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests.

The role of the Design Strategy & Concept team within the Home OBPDP organization is to provide both the strategy and inspirational direction necessary to both the assortment and design process within the Home Pyramid. The ideal candidate has an in-depth knowledge of the Home space, a keen eye for identifying market trends and consumer shifts, and is able to craft and articulate visual brand stories that clearly tie back to high level strategies. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Research, identify and synthesize consumer, industry and product trends in home.

• In partnership with director and senior designers, develop macro and seasonal concept presentations used to influence both merchant and design strategy.  

• Support the life cycle of brand execution from initial ideation through to market launch, ensuring cohesive storytelling and design execution.

•Work closely with design teams across various categories and play a pivotal role in influencing peers and leaders alike

• Effectively manage deadlines and contribute to the growth of the dynamic home team.

About you:
• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant home design experience
• Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience in CAD illustration and 2D/3D software a plus.

• Enthusiasm and willingness to explore creatively using AI platforms.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience working in a retail or product development environment
• Ability to build relationships to successfully work in a team environment
• Ability to translate to business objectives into innovative and inspirational product direction.

• Excellent communication skills with flexible and positive attitude.

• Ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and dynamic workflow.

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs.  A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.  A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work ar