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Target is an iconic, beloved, and well-recognized brand, a fortune 50 company and one of america’s leading retailers.
Fueling the continued success of one of the world’s most beloved and recognized brands is a distinctly capable, creative, and innovative marketing organizationTarget marketing is well known for inspiring and surprising guests, and we pride ourselves on connecting them to the products and experiences they expect and deserve from targetWe study our guests to discover new needs and insights, and then craft every interaction to build brand loveWe are market experts who insist on a clear and cohesive understanding of our business objectives, guest segments and behaviors, strategies, and tactics, overcoming obstacles and measuring successOur commitment to partnering both internally and with external agencies gives us a wide range of capabilities, from award-winning creative work to exciting and unique promotional marketingLeveraging our collective assets and fostering a healthy, supportive, and open team culture, we deliver a holistically gratifying experience that guests can only get at target.
We are a creative unit dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable brands to lifeWhether through design, marketing, or brand work, we are the driving force behind delivering target’s dynamic, inventive and unmistakable storytelling to its massive global audienceOur mission is to inspire a sense of joy, wonder and excitement, and to take our guests—and ourselves—somewhere newNever resting on past wins or settling for anything less than extraordinary, our origin story built us to thrive in the competitive and changing retail marketplaceWe tell a compelling and cohesive brand story, maximizing our messages across multiple platforms—whether via a digital art gallery or a new $1 billion children’s clothing brandOperating as one fully integrated team in both bengaluru and the u.s., we comprise of the best and brightest talent to execute market-leading creative strategy, design, writing, video production, operations, digital, ux, social media and moreWe leverage smart and rewarding external partnerships while closely aligning with our target teamsTogether, we tackle every creative challenge with our amplified strengths, ultimately bearing the groundbreaking creative work that helps make target the decisive guest favorite, year after year.
As an art director, you will work with a team of srArt directors, art directors and production designers to drive the creative visionYour role will encompass different facets per project from concepting creative solutions through execution of approved concepts in ways that challenge conventional thinking to meet and exceed business and marketing objectivesYou will deliver on business goals and objectives and advocate for empathy with your passion to understand guest needs and journeysYou will be a part of the creative team and play a key role in creative conceptualization and executionYou`ll partner with teams in bengaluru and minneapolis to deliver on our expect morePay lessBrand promise.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job descriptionJob duties may change at any time due to business needs.
Responsibilities
Create and produce marketing content that helps us engage in a dialogue with target guests
Be a thought and execution and can closely work with and drive the team towards superior creative execution
Manage development of the creative, from concept to execution by being able to understand the business context and applying design skills to solve the specific marketing communication goals
Identifying, researching, analyzing, and managing risks and interdependencies within projects/systems/resource changes and formulates appropriate plans
Be a go-getter who should be able to operate independently without the need of too much guidance
Takes initiative to lead and assist with special projects which could either be self-identified or assigned
Assists in solving challenges & delivering innovative new experiences with internal & external partners
Link the gap between technology and design by providing technical guidance during the process of design
Applying problem solving skills and thinking critically to create opportunities for innovation
Strong interpersonal skills & demonstrate thought leadership qualities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent educational qualification
4-year college degree and/or equivalent experience preferred
Strong creative portfolio demonstrating breadth of digital capabilities, with a focus on design and art direction
Expert knowledge of standard design software (adobe tools, mac platform, etc.)
Strong conceptual skills and expertise in typography and use of photo assets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Think strategically, critically, and creatively
Action oriented with ability to prioritize and drive results
Desire and ability to learn quickly – self-starting, highly motivated, fast working
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