Associate Designer Lto Fos

Target Target · Retail · Minneapolis, MN

Associate Designer for Limited Time Offers (LTO) - Front of Store (FOS) at Target. This role supports the design and development of owned brand products, focusing on trend research, concept development, and translating ideas into product specifications. The designer will work closely with merchant and sourcing counterparts to ensure brand cohesion and meet product strategy objectives.

What you'd actually do

  1. support Owned Brand Product Design and Development with direction from design leaders to achieve overall product design strategy and merchant objectives.
  2. maintain a diligent and self-directed approach to workload, and provide accurate and timely communication to internal and external partners.
  3. support product/trend research, trend concepts, color, and design/development of products.
  4. assist the team in preparing product specs, and developing trim, print, embellishment, and hardware packages.
  5. translate ideas using CAD/hand sketches. This includes completing design/technical sketches and professional presentation boards/materials for meetings, and vendor partners.

Skills

Required

  • Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software
  • Ability to stay aware of Trends and Fashion
  • Understanding of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
  • Experience assimilating product feedback
  • Ability to research and apply market/trend information
  • Ability to build strong partnerships in order to successfully work in a team environment

Nice to have

  • Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or similar area of study, or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of experience

What the JD emphasized

  • Four-year degree in Design, Fine Art, or similar area of study, or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Computer design system skills including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experience in CAD illustration or 2D/3D software
  • Ability to stay aware of Trends and Fashion
  • Understanding of textiles, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production
  • Experience assimilating product feedback
  • Ability to research and apply market/trend information
  • Ability to build strong partnerships in order to successfully work in a team environment