Senior Designer: Design Partnerships + Special Projects (Apparel & Accessories)

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.

The Limited-Time Partnerships Designer for Apparel & Accessories brings Target’s exclusive collaborations to life by translating partnership concepts into innovative, guest-loved apparel and accessory collections. Once Marketing has identified and secured external collaborators (designers, brands, influencers), this role becomes the creative anchor — guiding partners through Target’s product design process and shaping capsule collections that deliver style, value, and excitement.

You will design and develop limited-time apparel and accessories assortments, ensure aesthetic and brand alignment, and work cross-functionally with the Home team to create cohesive multi-category partnership experiences. This role requires a blend of  visual design talent, multi- aesthetic design fluency, collaboration strength, strong communication skills, and exceptional project leadership. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Creative Collaboration & Partner Management

• Partner with Marketing to onboard external designers/brands once selected.
• Act as the primary creative liaison for all apparel and accessory components of the partnership.
• Lead creative working sessions with external collaborators to translate their brand DNA into Target-right product concepts.
• Guide partners through Target’s design process, expectations, timelines, and quality standards.
• Ensure brand integrity and cohesive aesthetic throughout the apparel & accessories collection.
• Collaborate with Home design partners to maintain a unified cross-category visual identity when collections span both A&A and Home.
• This role requires periodic travel to partner locations in order to foster collaboration, build strong relationships, and gather inspiration that will help shape the creative direction. 
• While our team is primarily located in Minneapolis, we’re open to remote designers who bring the right expertise and are able to maintain strong communication and partnership.

Apparel & Accessories Product Design

• Translate partnership vision into apparel and accessory designs, including sketches, CADs, print development, color palettes, material direction, and branding elements.
• Build and refine line architecture: SKU counts, silhouettes, size range, fabrication, seasonal needs, and price/value positioning.
• Work closely with Technical Design, Sourcing, and Product Development to ensure quality, fit, and manufacturability align with Target standards.
• Review samples, oversee fit intent, and drive necessary revisions throughout development.
• Contribute to packaging, labeling, and branding  process to ensure elements align with the collaboration’s overall creative direction.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution

• Work with Merchandising partners to align product design with the assortment strategy and financial goals.
• Partner with Marketing and Creative teams to influence campaign visuals and storytelling that connect seamlessly to the apparel & accessories collection.
• Partner with the Home design team for cross-category consistency when applicable.
• Manage timelines and drive execution milestones from concept to pre-production to launch.
• Lead internal design reviews, alignment sessions, and mile