Art Director
Target
Bangalore,IndiaPosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
Design SystemPhotoshopwrittendesignAIFulltime
Key highlights
- Required experience: Minimum 5+ years of design experience within a branding or design agency environment
- Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign at an advanced level
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint is also key
- Design degree or equivalent professional qualification required
- Job role: Art Director – SEM at Target Creative, Target's in-house creative agency (Fortune 50 company)
- Knowledge of motion graphics and Adobe After Effects is a plus
Role overview
As an Art Director at Target Creative, you will develop thoughtful, high-quality visual solutions across a range of creative needs. This role supports Target's brand expression by applying established style guides and design systems to create work that is visually consistent, strategically grounded, and relevant to business needs. Target Creative serves as Target's in-house creative agency within a Fortune 50 company, partnering closely with business and marketing teams to develop compelling work that is cohesive, relevant, and on brand.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-impact creative work aligned to core business priorities
- Ensure all deliverables uphold Target's brand standards, design systems, and quality, while identifying opportunities to elevate and evolve them
- Develop strategically grounded visual concepts through research, category understanding, and strong design craft
- Own the creative process from brief interpretation through final production delivery
- Translate business objectives into compelling, on-brand design solutions with strong attention to detail, consistency, and guest relevance
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to drive alignment and quality outcomes
- Present work confidently, articulate design rationale clearly, and incorporate feedback effectively
- Apply sound print production knowledge to ensure technical and visual excellence
- Leverage AI tools thoughtfully to enhance ideation, exploration, and efficiency while maintaining human-centred creativity and brand integrity
- Participate actively in team workflows, translating strategic inputs into impactful creative outputs
- Support onboarding and peer development, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Continuously invest in learning, experimentation, and industry awareness to strengthen craft and creative leadership
- Highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
- Strong brand sensibility with excellence in typography, colour, composition, and visual storytelling
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining and elevating design standards
- Strategic thinker who can operate confidently in ambiguity and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Passionate about design, innovation, and cultural trends, with a global perspective and inclusive mindset
- Effective communicator with strong presentation and organisational skills
- Open to feedback, adaptable to change, and energised by working in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Strong graphic design fundamentals
- Sharp eye for typography and layout
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Ability to create polished presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate design ideas clearly and confidently to partners and stakeholders
- Minimum 5+ years of design experience within a branding or design agency environment
- Design degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Strong creative portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, packaging design, typography, and photo art direction
- Proficiency in key creative software programs, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Knowledge of motion graphics and Adobe After Effects is a plus
Additional details
- Job Title - Art Director – SEM
- Target is a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers, known for its iconic brand, guest-first mindset, and commitment to delivering world-class experiences
- At Target, diverse teams work together in an inclusive, collaborative environment to create meaningful impact for our guests and business
- As part of a fully integrated global organization, Target Creative brings the brand to life through strategic, thoughtful, and high-quality creative across channels
- Target Creative serves as Target's in-house creative agency, partnering closely with business and marketing teams to develop compelling work that is cohesive, relevant, and on brand
- Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description
- Job duties may change at any time due to business needs
- Core responsibilities are described below
- Duties may change at any time based on business needs
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