Sr. Technical Developer

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00

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 an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.   
    
At the heart of one of the world’s best loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccable Owned Brand Sourcing & Development 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 develop, make and deliver the stylish new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We 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 quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect. 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 Footwear Development team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you a product development expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead of the industry? Can you demonstrate the utmost attention to detail and develop products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their value? Then you’ll have success on our Footwear Development team who owns the development of all Target-owned brands. In close partnership with our design, 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 guest expectations. 

Responsibilities ​ 

• Drive in cycle product and category strategy creation ​ 

• Collaborate with CFT to research and develop guest-focused Owned Brand product from concept through production ​ 

• Partner with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and vendors to deliver on product objectives and business strategy while adhering to calendar timelines  ​ 

• In partnership with overseas technical design teams and vendors, create, maintain and complete  accurate specifications and approvals in PLM system ​ 

• Communicate daily with internal and external partners to ensure high quality execution in materials, components, and fit  ​ 

• Lead with CFT and vendors to define development and production feasibility   ​ 
• Perform fit evaluation on samples for fit, construction, and quality

• Review and evaluate 3D/physical samples for quality and adherence to standards ​ 

• Lead in cycle technical research, wear testing, quality analysis, innovation and product solutions ​ 

• Partner proactively with overseas technical designers, production engineers and vendors to alleviate potential manufacturing, quality, and fit concerns within the product development cycle ​ 

• Lead market research of competitors, benchmarks, and new opportunities to engineer value and drive development of cost viable quality products  ​ 

• Partner with guest insights and product testing teams to drive guest research and wear testing to build products that foster inclusivity ​ 

• Support close to vendor and production teams��by reviewing production issues and collaborating with CFT to resolve  ​ 

• Establish and enhance product development guidelines and standards by ca