Sr. Designer- Wild Fable Knits, Leisure, Sweaters at Target

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Target Logo
$92,000 – $166,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, FashionIndustries

Requirements

  • Design expert capable of staying ahead of industry trends, new materials, and techniques
  • Demonstrates utmost attention to detail to create unprecedented products in design and quality for the price
  • Ability to support business by proactively identifying market needs and exceeding them
  • Experience in Owned Brand Management & Product Design, particularly in apparel categories like knits, leisure, sweaters
  • Skilled in translating global trends into brand-right seasonal collections for Gen Z guests
  • Ability to collaborate with lead partners in merchandising, sourcing, sustainability, and innovation teams
  • Capable of building seasonal collections based on global and domestic trends
  • Experience providing a brand-specific lens to interpret trends for Target's Gen Z guest
  • Knowledge of continuous evolution and improvements in design, sourcing, and execution aligned with sustainability initiatives (e.g., Target Forward)
  • Ability to work with Design Director to research and create seasonal conceptual vision & direction

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with lead partners in merchandising, sourcing, sustainability, and innovation teams
  • Translate global trends to create brand-right seasonal collections for Wild Fable Knits, Leisure, Sweaters
  • Build seasonal collections based on global and domestic trends
  • Provide a brand-specific lens to interpret global trends for Target's Gen Z guest
  • Drive continuous evolution and improvements to enhance overall design, sourcing, and execution of knits, leisure, sweaters in line with Target Forward sustainability initiatives
  • Work with Design Director to research and create seasonal conceptual vision & direction

Skills

Product Design
Trend Analysis
Knits Design
Leisure Design
Sweaters Design
Owned Brand Management
Style Expertise
Concept Development

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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