Art Director

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. At Target, we have a timeless
purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn't happened by accident. Some of the best
minds from diverse 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 5,000
team members powering the company's global strategy and operations.
 
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.
Pyramid Overview
Fueling the continued success of one of the world's most beloved and recognized
brands is a distinctly capable, creative and innovative Marketing organization. Target
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
Target.
We study our guests to discover new needs and insights, and then craft every
interaction to build brand love. We are market experts who insist on a clear and
cohesive understanding of our guests, guest segments
and behaviors, business objectives, strategies and tactics, overcoming obstacles and
measuring success. Our 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 marketing. Leveraging 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.Target in India Marketing
delivers differentiating yet relevant marketing communication solutions across
channels operating as an integrated ONE global team and it strives to bring excellence
every time in how they create, connect and collaborate.
 
A role with Target in India Marketing is an opportunity to work with some of the best
in the business for marketing, strategy & digital and you'd lead/contribute to work that
connects to millions of guests. Your
influence will drive sales and grow brand love through work that's guest-centric, on
brand, category relevant and channel focused.
Target Creative + Content is the in-house creative agency dedicated to bringing one
of the world's most beloved and recognizable brands to life. Whether through design,
marketing or brand work, we are the driving force behind delivering Target's dynamic,
inventive and unmistakable storytelling to its massive audience.
Our mission is to inspire a sense of joy, wonder and excitement, and to take our guests
—and ourselves—somewhere new. Operating as one fully integrated team in both the
U.S. and overseas, Target Creative + Content comprises the best and brightest talent
to execute market-leading creative strategy, design, writing, video production, operations, digital, UX, social media and more. Together, 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.
Roundel, Target's in-house retail media network, delivers impactful outcomes through
curated and innovative media experiences. As part of this, Roundel Creative crafts
data-driven digital advertising content tailored to strengthen the connection between
leading global brands and Target guests and consumers. Leveraging Target's deep
data driven insights, Roundel creates personalized campaigns that resonate with
guests, showcasing products and offers they love. Some of the renowned brands that
continue to partner with Roundel include Apple, L'Oréal, Unilever, PepsiCo, Lego and
many more. Learn more about Roundel here.

Roundel's growth is powered by a hybrid team of over 500 team members across the
U.S. and India in areas such as Partner Solutions, Performance and Insights, Data
Science, Product and Engineering teams.
As an Art Director on the Roundel team, you'll design world-class creative that drives
meaningful connections between national brands and Target guests in close
collaboration with a copywriter. From digital banners, social content, brand pages to
key campaign visuals, you'll develop engaging, data-driven advertising content focused
on consistent design excellence.

This role requires exceptional graphic design, typography, and photo art direction
skills, alongside expertise in design tools and an eye for detail. You'll stay on top of
industry trends, styles, and technology to bring fresh, innovative ideas to life.
Creatively, you'll deliver work that celebrates brands, resonates with guests, and
strengthens Target's unique approach. By integrating cultural insights and a
multicultural lens, you'll strategically tailor creative solutions to connect authentically
with diverse audiences, ensuring Target shows up in meaningful and memorable ways.

Roles and Responsibilities
Craft compelling & contemporary visual ideas that align with project objectives
and brand identity
Ensure high-quality output across all assets both static and motion
Excellent attention to detail and brand consistency. Understanding/awareness of
the global culture.
Adhere to structured workflow processes, timelines, , organize and plan details
for multiple projects and maintain efficiency
Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, marketers, program managers to
synthesise 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
The ability to see projects through from inception to production.
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
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 - Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign and other design tools. Experience with Aftereffects and/or Premier
Pro is a bonus.

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