Join the Team: Senior Designer, Bedding - Remote or Hybrid
We're on the hunt for a talented Senior Designer, Bedding to join our vibrant team! As a key player in our Design team, you'll have the opportunity to create original products that drive business results and exceed customer expectations. This is a fantastic chance to grow your career with a leading retailer, working remotely or in a hybrid setup.
About Us
At Target, we're passionate about helping families discover the joy of everyday life. Our Design team plays a critical role in bringing this vision to life through innovative products that meet the needs of our customers. As a Senior Designer, Bedding, you'll be part of a team that owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials.
Job Summary
We're looking for a seasoned Senior Designer, Bedding with a strong background in design and product development. As a leader in this role, you'll be responsible for designing lines for a category, brand, business, or guest segment, with a primary focus on bedding categories. You'll lead, develop, and manage team members, setting clear objectives, providing ongoing performance feedback, and evaluating potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Create a range of original products, exclusive to Target, that achieve the overall design vision & concept, express our brands' values, and deliver on merchant and business strategies
- Provide style leadership & champion our owned brands, developing a clear, strategic design point of view that ensures trend-right brand differentiation while aligning with the overall design vision, merchant strategy, and assortment architecture
- Cultivate an insatiable curiosity to understand guest needs to inform and create relevant solutions
- Drive and lead on-going trend and market research; share inspirations and insights broadly
- Partner with peers across the division to ensure brand cohesion and seasonal continuity
- Lead sustainability and inclusivity efforts for your categories
- See product design from concept through all stages of execution to ensure it delivers on overall design strategy, brand identity, quality expectations, user experience, and assortment strategy
- Collaborate with Product Engineering, Technical Development, and Sourcing teams to ideate and ensure designs are compatible with quality requirements, vendor capabilities, and pricing goals
- Partner with domestic and overseas vendors; understand and leverage their capabilities
- Manage, mentor, and develop Associate Designers and Designers
- Diligent approach to workload, maintaining good, timely communication with internal and external partners
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- 4-year Degree in Design (Product Design or Textile Design preferred)
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in design and product development, including taking product from concept through execution and partnering with overseas manufacturers
- Proven expertise in domestics and/or home décor categories, with bedding experience preferred
- Advanced understanding of textiles and product production
- Seasoned style leader with a strong aptitude for trend, design, and print & pattern
- Demonstrated high taste level, creative ability, and proclivity for innovation
- Exceptionally skilled in researching and applying market/trend information
- Strong commercial sense, market knowledge, and ability to research and apply market/trend information
- Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite programs
- Highly collaborative and able to successfully work in a team environment
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment
- Familiarity with design software and technologies, such as Sketch, Figma, or Autodesk
- Knowledge of sustainable design principles and practices
What We Offer
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $89,700.00 - $161,500.00, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to your pay, we invest in you as a team member, offering comprehensive health benefits and programs, including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee discount program
- Paid sick leave, national holidays, and vacation time
Career Growth and Learning Opportunities
As a Senior Designer, Bedding, you'll have opportunities to grow your career and develop new skills. We offer:
- Professional development and training programs
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- Cross-functional collaboration and networking
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options
Work Environment and Culture
Our work environment is collaborative, innovative, and fun. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and empowered to contribute. As a remote or hybrid team member, you'll have the flexibility to work from home or a Target location, with opportunities to connect with colleagues and participate in company-wide events.
How to Apply
If you're a motivated and talented Senior Designer, Bedding looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application today, including your resume and a cover letter, to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this position is October 4, 2024.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].
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