Sr Architect​/Architectural Designer Store Design

Sr Architect/Architectural Designer Store Design

Posted Tuesday, May 12

Target Corporation

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets and may include education, work experience, and certifications. Target offers comprehensive health benefits and programs for team members and dependents, as well as 401(k), employee discount, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. For more details, visit

Target’s physical stores are a critical expression of our promise, and the Architecture & Guest Experience team is evolving the way we design and deliver stores, bringing together architecture, interiors, and fixtures to create integrated, design‑led environments across our portfolio. We are building toward a more design‑led future where stores are efficient, buildable, intentional, expressive, and differentiated, creating better experiences for our guests at scale.

As a Senior Design Architect on the Architecture team, you will operate at the intersection of design and technical execution—translating guest experience, brand, and business strategies into architecturally sound, buildable solutions. You will take design intent and adapt it to real‑world conditions, developing site‑specific architectural solutions that respond to location, code, cost, and constructability constraints while preserving and elevating design integrity.

You will own discrete projects and contribute to broader programs across new stores, remodels, prototyping, and innovation efforts. You will work autonomously while building strong cross‑functional relationships, navigating ambiguity, and making thoughtful decisions that move work forward.

• Translate brand, design principles, and loosely defined briefs into compelling, site‑specific architectural solutions with a strong point of view
• Develop building elevations, site adaptations, and jurisdictional submittal packages that respond to local requirements while maintaining and enhancing design intent
• Represent and advocate for design intent in conversations with municipalities, developers, and internal partners—balancing brand, budget, and regulatory needs
• Advance design work from feasibility and schematic design through construction, guiding consultants to ensure alignment with both design intent and technical requirements
• Review and provide direction on construction documentation, applying sound judgment to maintain quality, consistency, and constructability without compromising design quality
• Support projects through construction by helping resolve field questions and adapting solutions as needed while preserving the core design vision
• Balance design ambition with cost, schedule, and operational realities—making informed trade‑offs that prioritize what matters most for the guest experience
• Apply design solutions within scalable systems and prototypes while contributing to their evolution and elevating overall design quality
• Collaborate across Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Store Planning, Real Estate, and Brand/Marketing to align on cohesive outcomes and bring diverse perspectives into the work
• Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively through drawings, models, and storytelling, tailoring the approach to different audiences and situations

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred)
• 4+ years of relevant experience in architecture or retail design
• Demonstrated ability to translate design concepts into site‑specific architectural solutions
• Strong design judgment and a clear point of view, with the ability to translate brand and design principles into thoughtful, compelling architectural outcomes
• Experience producing and/or reviewing construction documentation in partnership with consultants
• Understanding of building systems, materials, detailing, and constructability
• Familiarity with adapting designs to codes, zoning, and jurisdictional requirements
• Comfortable engaging with municipalities, developers, consultants, and construction partners
• Ability…