About us:As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.Overview about TIIAt Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.Job Title - Art Director – Brand Design LabTarget Creative’s Brand Design Lab is the in-house creative team dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable owned brands to life. Our mission is to inspire a sense of joy, wonder and excitement, and to take our guests—and ourselves—somewhere new. We tell a compellingand cohesive brand story. Some of the brands we have built are Good & Gather, Favorite Day, up&up, Spritz, Ever Spring, Hearth & Hand, Cat & Jack, Goodfellow & Co. Operating as one fully integrated teamin both the U.S. and India, the team comprises the best and brightest talent to execute market-leading creative strategy, packaging design & brand building. We are proud to say that we have not just one or two, but eleven brands with sales above a billion dollars each. Our owned brands have grown by 18% YOY and contributed to USD 30 billion in sales last year.About this OpportunityAs an Art Director within Target Creative’s Brand Design Lab, you will lead the development of compelling, brand-aligned creative solutions across Target’s owned brand portfolio. This role centers on delivering high-impact work that advances core business priorities while elevating design standards across categories.You will serve as a steward of Target’s brand expression, ensuring adherence to established style guides and design systems while thoughtfully evolving them to meet emerging business and guest needs. Through strong conceptual thinking, category research, and visual exploration, you will craft design solutions that are both strategically grounded and creatively distinctive.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring end-to-end ownership; from interpreting the brief to delivering final creative assets. You will operate with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of accountability, bringing together strategic insight, aesthetic excellence, and production precision.You will also embrace innovation as part of your creative practice thoughtfully leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance exploration, efficiency, and ideation while ensuring all final outputs reflect a human-centered aesthetic and unmistakable Target brand authenticity.Beyond project delivery, you will contribute to a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning, supporting onboarding efforts, engaging in cross-functional initiatives, and investing in your own growth to remain at the forefront of industry trends and creative best practices.If you’re passionate about design and eager to learn more, we’d like to meet you. We will support you along the way with onboarding, as well as personal and career development, to help you grow as a strong Art Director. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. Roles and ResponsibilitiesCreative Excellence & Brand StewardshipLead high-impact creative initiatives aligned to core business prioritiesEnsure all deliverables uphold Target’s brand standards, design systems, and packaging guidelines, while identifying opportunities to elevate and evolve themDevelop strategically grounded visual concepts through research, category understanding, and strong design craftEnd-to-End Creative OwnershipOwn the creative process from brief interpretation through final production deliveryTranslate business objectives into compelling, on-brand design solutions with strong attention to detail, authenticity, and guest relevanceCollaborate closely with cross-functional partners to drive alignment and quality outcomesPresent work confidently, articulate design rationale clearly, and incorporate feedback effectivelyApply sound print production knowledge to ensure technical and visual excellence Innovation, Collaboration & GrowthLeverage AI tools thoughtfully to enhance ideation, exploration, and efficiency while maintaining human-centered creativity and brand integrityParticipate actively in team workflows, translating strategic inputs into impactful creative outputsSupport onboarding and peer development, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team cultureContinuously invest in learning, experimentation, and industry awareness to strengthen craft and creative leadershipPersonal AttributesHighly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within a team environmentStrong brand sensibility with excellence in typography, color, composition, and visual storytelling.Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining and elevating design standardsStrategic thinker who can operate confidently in ambiguity and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyPassionate about design, innovation, and cultural trends, with a global perspective and inclusive mindsetEffective communicator with strong presentation and organizational skillsOpen to feedback, adaptable to change, and energized by working in a fast-paced environment Preferred Experience & Educational ProfileMinimum 3+ years of design experience within a branding or design agency environmentDesign degree or equivalent professional qualificationStrong creative portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, packaging design, typography, and photo art directionProficiency in key creative software programs including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and KeynoteStrong written and verbal communication skills