Art Director Design
Target
Bangalore,IndiaPosted 2 months ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- 5+ years of professional experience in art direction or relevant creative roles
- Four-year degree in design or equivalent educational qualification
- Experience working on multichannel marketing projects
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Work on a global brand across multiple platforms – video, broadcast, print, digital, social, experiential, in‑store, e‑mail, and more
- Join an inclusive, diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer
Role overview
The role is an Art Director position within Target India's Enterprise Creative team, responsible for concepting, art/photo directing, and designing creative work across a wide range of platforms—including video, broadcast, print, digital, social media, experiential, in‑store, target.com, e‑mail, promotions, and activations. The Art Director will think conceptually and strategically to develop world‑class creative that drives sales, grows brand love, and aligns with Target’s brand voice, visual identity, and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Concept, art/photo direct, and design creative work across multiple channels and platforms
- Collaborate to execute projects by ideating, photo art directing, designing, and helping manage production details
- Develop visually compelling creative that addresses specific marketing communication goals and business objectives
- Maintain consistency with Target's brand voice, visual identity, and design standards across all touchpoints
- Translate creative briefs and strategic direction into compelling visual concepts and executions
- Co-create with associate creative directors, copywriters, strategists, planners, designers, and cross-functional partners
- Champion innovative thinking and contribute fresh ideas to creative development
- Work effectively within a team environment to deliver high-quality creative solutions
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the conceptual development of campaigns
- Build and maintain productive working relationships across Marketing, Communications, and other business teams within Target in India
- Stay current with the latest retail, style (fashion, home, beauty, décor), food & beverage, cultural, art, graphic, and tech trends and demonstrate application to projects
- Continuously reference competitive work and design systems to apply learnings into projects
- Deepen your understanding of the Target brand, the Target experience, and our guest
- Apply trend insights and competitive intelligence to enhance creative output
- Support the Target brand in helping all families discover the joy of everyday life
- Execute designs with strong attention to detail and technical precision
- Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) proficiently to create high-quality deliverables
- Demonstrate competency in print, digital, and social media design and production
- Work with industry-standard design tools to enhance productivity and creative output
- Adapt designs for multiple platforms while maintaining brand integrity and visual consistency
- Help manage production details and ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification
- Multi-task effectively across multiple projects and priorities
- Respond to feedback and iterate on creative work efficiently
- Support the team in meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards
Requirements
- Four-year degree in design or equivalent educational qualification
- 5+ years of professional experience in art direction or relevant creative roles
- Experience working on multichannel marketing projects
- A strong creative portfolio demonstrating Target brand expectations and creative capabilities
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition
- Basic to intermediate print, digital, and social media skills
- Good conceptual thinking and visual storytelling abilities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Effective communication skills and ability to present creative work
- Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Desire and ability to learn quickly, self-starter and motivated
- Ability to establish rapport with peers and work collaboratively
- Adaptable and open to feedback and creative direction
- Enthusiastic about staying current with design trends and industry developments
- Passionate about great design and the Target brand
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
Additional details
- 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.
- Target 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.
- Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact.
- Target values diverse backgrounds, inclusion, and equitable experiences for all.
- The Marketing team at Target in India is dedicated to bringing one of the world's most beloved and recognizable brands to life in India through design, marketing, and brand work.
- Life at Target- https://india.target.com/
- Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits
- Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/diversity-and-inclusion