Sr. Designer - Cat & Jack Girls Knit Apparel

Target Target · Retail · Minneapolis, MN

Senior Designer for Cat & Jack Girls Knit Apparel at Target, responsible for product design and development, trend research, and mentoring junior designers. Requires expertise in knitwear, materials, construction, and global market travel.

What you'd actually do

  1. 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.
  2. Maintain a diligent approach to workload management and ensuring clear, timely communication with internal and external partners.
  3. Lead 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.
  4. Utilize your industry expertise to identify and forecast trends across categories, brands, businesses, and guest segments through market research and global shopping.
  5. Travel to global markets and factories to support trend research, product development, and program execution.

Skills

Required

  • 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