1. Join Target as a Technical Designer
About This Opportunity
Develop big ideas, graphic concepts and technical designs that achieve Target's overall product strategy, quality and financial
objectives. Create profitable, exclusive, owned-brand merchandise and manage designer partnerships for one of the nation's most
respected retailers.
Develops and executes the technical development process that ensures product adherence to defined quality standards established
for specific Target owned brands. Under the overall direction of the Lead or Senior designer, interprets designer's concepts and
ushers product through its development lifecycle and provides technical product guidance to Design, Sourcing and Merchant
Teams.
Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Technical Designer, you'll
take the lead as you…
Provide technical expertise to merchants during line development on the product dimension and construction specification
for all owned brand merchandise
Work with Product Managers, Merchants, Design, and Trend, to develop cost effective product consistent with appropriate
brand positioning while recommending any improvements to quality and construction
Provide manufacturer with thorough and accurate dimension and construction specifications. This includes: creative
technical drawings, and recommending construction and seam enhancements
Communicate with manufacturer and troubleshoots to resolve issues pertaining to manufacturer limitations
Develop relationships with vendors' technical staffs to expedite construction problems during development or production
Work with Designer and Trend to ensure trends are interpreted properly in the production of owned label products
Requirements
4-year Degree in Manufacturing Management/Design
At least 5-7 years in a product development role (manufacturing/retail) with working knowledge of basic costing principles
and their applications to product design
Experience in writing of product technical specifications and product evaluation
Ability to apply manufacturing construction techniques
Strong organizational and problem solving skills
Self-motivated, team player with strong communication skills
Benefits
Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance
coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. Target is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace.

2. About Target: Target: Our History
Expect the Best. At Target, we have a vision: to become the best - the best culture and brand, the best place for growth and the
company with the best reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and energetic work environment that rewards those who
perform. We deliver engaging, innovative and on-trend experiences for our team members and our guests. We invest in our team
members' futures by developing leaders and providing a breadth of opportunities for professional development. It takes the best to
become the best, and we are committed to building a team that does the right thing for our guests, shareholders, team members
and communities.
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation serves guests at stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun
and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the
corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education®.
Additional Information:
Meet the Target Team: Target Culture and Team Members
Target Design and Style
Design Partnerships with A Bull’s-eye View
About Minnesota: Check out Minneapolis
VP Design & Development, Michael Alexin
YouTube Video on Target’s Product Design and Development Team