Associate Apparel Designer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

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

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Senior Designer - Workday

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.

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 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.
As a Sr Designer, you'll be accountable for and lead Owned Brand Product Design and Development for Cat & Jack Girls' Knit Apparel, with direction from design leaders to achieve overall product design strategy and merchant objectives utilizing your proficiency/expertise in product design and development. You will be accountable for and lead the PD&D Design and Development Processes, which includes:

• Maintaining a diligent approach to workload management and ensuring clear, timely communication with internal and external partners.
• Leading knit product research, design, and development through expertise in cut-and-sew knits, translating ideas into clear product direction and communicating guidance on materials, washes, trims, artwork, garment construction, and fit to support successful product execution.
• Utilizing your industry expertise to identify and forecast trends across categories, brands, businesses, and guest segments through market research and global shopping.
• Traveling to global markets and factories to support trend research, product development, and program execution.
• Mentoring Associate Designers and Designers while fostering collaboration across the broader team.

You will also be expected to lead:

• Collaboration with design team on concept development, including color palettes, fabrics, trims, and artwork that support the overall category design vision for the collection.
• Brand cohesion and continuity through collaboration with peers across the division.
• Professional presentations featuring inspirational research and illustrations that clearly communicate design intent.
• Product designs that uphold the overall brand creative vision while supporting merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points.
• Collaboration with Technical Designers and sourcing partners to 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.
About you:
Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or similar area, or equivalent experience

Minimum 8+ years of experience
Computer design system skills including Illustrator and Photoshop
Advanced understanding of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
Commercial sense, market knowledge, ability to research and apply market/trend information
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to successfully work in a team environment
Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions
Knowledge of product development processes

Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.

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