Art Director Design- Packaging Design

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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 TII

At 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.

About this Opportunity

As an Art Director, you will design world-class creative, for Target's owned brands portfolio, create Brand Identities and bring Packaging Designs to life, across multiple categories. You will explore and conceptualize design solutions in conjunction with Senior Designer to produce high-quality work. You will be a motivated designer and strategic systems thinker who can operate in ambiguity on multiple projects. You will need to demonstrate excellent graphic design and typography skills with photo art direction experience and expert knowledge of design tools. In this role, you should be highly creative and have a sharp eye for details. You will execute various projects by designing and also check the print production details. You will create presentations and present to various partners. Critical to the role is staying current with the latest style, graphic, industry, and technology trends and demonstrate application to projects. Creatively—you'll create work that celebrates, resonates, and helps build and maintain meaningful connections with our guest. You'll represent Target's brand (voice and culture) to infuse the work with an unmistakable Target approach, seamlessly integrating a multicultural lens. You understand cultural trends and think strategically about how to show up for different audiences.

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 Responsibilities

• Having a developed sense of design, a strong understanding of Brand Building, Packaging Design, and Design systems. Excellent attention to detail and brand consistency. Understanding /awareness of the global culture. Keeps abreast of current design trends
• Collaborate with Design teams in Target HQ to understand business requirements and translate them into design solutions that serve the needs of our guests
• Ability to contribute individually and work well within a team. Assist the senior designers in creating design solutions.
• Excellent ability to communicate design thinking and effective presentation skills
• Organize and plan details for multiple projects and make timely and quick decisions to meet project deadlines
• The ability to see projects through from inception to production. Having strong printing & prepress knowledge
  Maintains and organizes files and project materials.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated, self-driven, and able to work independently as well as follow creative direction
• Show passion, optimism and drive and be able to move forward in an ambiguous environment
• Passionate and excited about design. Excellence in typography, color and visual
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• The motivation to maintain and improve design standards. The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
• Having a worldview & global exposure
  Capable of working within a fast-paced work environment and work on multiple projects at one time

Preferred Experience & Educational Profile

• Minimum 3 years' design experience in a branding/design agency
• Design degree or equivalent
• Strong Creative Portfolio demonstrating breadth of type, design, and photo art direction, particularly in branding & packaging design
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in all key creative software programs - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote

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Competitive benefits

We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.

Health and well-being

Target in India (TII) prioritizes our people by offering healthcare support, fitness programs, teleheath benefits (i.e., screenings and consultations) and 24/7 confidential mental well-being telecounseling support.

Financial well-being

Your financial well-being is bright with TII's comprehensive flexible insurance program, National Pension System, learning assistance program, day care support and much more.

Paid time off

TII encourages work-life balance with paid time off like privilege, casual, bereavement and parental leaves that offer support in all stages of life.

Competitive pay

TII knows our people are everything and proudly provides equitable and competitive pay.

Other benefits

From digitalized cafeteria solutions to transportation services to broadband reimbursement, enjoy special everyday perks.

Eligibility requirements may vary based on position, average hours worked, length of service and program requirements. Benefits are subject to change.

Creating a culture of joy

We bring out the best in each other every day.

Inclusivity

We value diverse voices and approaches. We act with authenticity and respect. We create equitable experiences for all.

Connection

We build trusted relationships. We collaborate across business functions. We recognize and celebrate progress.

Drive

We do what is right for Target, our team and guests. We deliver results that matter. We continually learn by valuing progress over perfection.

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