Product & Concept Designer - Pet Accessories

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1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN time type:
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RThe pay range is $71,000.00 - $Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. .
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* About the role:

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As a Designer on the Essentials & Beauty, Pet Accessories team, you’ll create trend forward, functional and emotionally resonant products across categories including Toys, Feeding, Bedding, Walk, Accessories, Apparel and Supplies spanning everyday, seasonal, and trend collections.

If you are solution-centric, energized by complex problems, and excited to explore and experiment with new tools, technologies you’ll thrive on our team. We are design-obsessed and exploratory by nature, driving the concepting and development of Target-Owned Brands in Pet Accessories. In close partnership with merchant and sourcing teams, you’ll ensure all Owned Brand products align to growth strategies, line plans, price points, and the overall creative direction.
** We are looking for key strengths in following:
*** Creating brand-relevant and research-backed trend concepts
* Translating insights into distinct, ownable product lines
* Designing unique products through thoughtful form language and material innovation
* Leveraging diverse intelligence – culture, consumer, market, data, and technology – to identify opportunities
* Exploring and adopting new tools, including digital design, AI-enabled workflows, rapid prototyping and 3D visualization
* Managing work independently across multiple projects and timelines
* Building strong cross-functional partnerships and fostering a collaborative environment

Under the guidance of Design leadership, you will independently own a category, brand, business, or guest segment.
** You will:
*** Develop compelling seasonal and long-range concepts rooted in trend, consumer behavior, and brand storytelling
* Explore innovative materials, finishes, and construction techniques across hard and soft goods
* Use CAD, illustration, 3D tools, and hand sketching to translate concepts into clear product direction
* Prepare high-quality design presentations with strong narrative and visual clarity
* Partner across design, technical design, sourcing, merchant, and operations teams to bring your ideas to market
* Identify and solve product issues using creative thinking and technical understanding
* Contribute to brand cohesion by aligning with peers

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
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* About you:

*** Four-year degree in Design (Industrial, Graphic, Fashion) or equivalent experience
* 5+ years of relevant retail experience
* Strong trend research, concept development, and storytelling abilities
* Expertise in CAD illustration, 2D/3D visualization, and traditional sketching
* Ability to build collections based, on-trend concepts
* Knowledge of hard-good materials (plastics, metals, woods) and soft-good textiles
* Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and digital design tools
* Comfort working with evolving tools and technologies
* Ability to synthesize feedback across large assortments
* Self-motivated, accountable, and able…