Lead UX Product Designer Guest UX at Target

The pay range is $128000.00 - $231000.00Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and addition to your pay Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs which may include medical vision dental life insurance and more to help you and your family take care of your whole benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.Learn more about Target here.Target UX is a group of designcontentresearch and accessibility practitioners and experts with a passion for improving and innovating our digital experiences for Targets guests team members and partners. Here we pride ourselves on designing tangible inspiring and impactful solutions that serve all aspects of our business and being a part of the team means you will play a critical role for Targets digital experience by increasing ease simplicity value and delight for every touchpoint.About therole:As a Lead UX Designer for Roundel inourGuestUX (GUX) teamyouareat the forefront of Targets evolving digitaland ad techexperienceshaping theAI-poweredcampaign workflows our partnersand team membersuse to create manage andmeasure.From deepening relationships through personalizedshoppingexperiencesto evolving advertising and monetization Guest UX plays a critical role in delivering value and driving business growthfor our partners and with our guests.As a Lead UX Designeryoullhelp define experience strategy drive complex initiatives forward and ensure every solution delivers both for the guest and the business.Youllcollaborate deeply across product engineering and marketing partners while mentoring other designers and advocating for best-in-class user-centered design.Responsibilities:Create UX patterns that clarifywhycampaigns performhowads are delivered andwhichsignals drive optimizationsTranslate high-level product vision into detailed workflow models for advertisers operators and measurement usersDefine UX north stars andexperience blueprints for critical user journeys and surfaces includingcampaign setup optimization and insightsLead end-to-end UX for ad-tech features: campaign planning forecasting targeting bidding creative approvals reportingTranslate decisioning logic (such ML ranking relevance models budget optimization algorithms) into explainable UI surfacesRepresent complex mechanics (auction behavior pacing spend forecasts) through insights notifications and visualizations a marketer can understandLeverage your influencetochampion user-centric outcomes within and across product experiencesPartner with engineering to map dependencies (e.g. logging ML-driven optimization surfaces inventory systems).ProactivelyidentifyUX risks in campaign management or measurement areas and propose alternative design paths.Mentor and guide junior designers fostering growth in craft and critical thinking.Investigate using both qualitative and quantitative research methodsSet a high standard for design craftensuring accessibility usability clear information architecture thoughtful interaction design and polished visual executionPromote and advance a culture of human-centered design across UX product and engineeringBuild a network of relationships to enable your vision in service ofenterpriseexperiences and toolsand Target as a wholeAbout you:7years experienceas a product designer with a strong portfolioshowcasingsuccessful product designand ad techexpertiseYou thrive at the intersection of design strategy scaled solutions and craftExpertskills in UX and product design as well as structuring and planning work and owning the design processAdvancedproficiencyin modern design and prototyping tools (e.g. Figma).Advancedstrategic problem-solving systems thinking and collaboration skillsProven ability to effectively use data and insights to set your direction and communicate your approachSkilled at balancing near-term delivery with long-term visionYou are an expert in communicating how design connects to serves and improves businessoutcomesComfortable exploring and using emerging AI-powered tools to support the design process with curiosity arounditsevolving role in UX practiceExhibit a growth mindset and a passion for evolving your practice and the broader UX disciplineThis position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually depending upon what your role team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.Benefits EligibilityPlease paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please reach out to Non-accommodation-related requests such as application follow-ups or technical issues will not be addressed through this channel.Application deadline is : 01/01/2026 Key Skills CSS,InVision,Balsamiq,HTML5,Information Architecture,Ux,Usability,Wireframing,UI,Axure,Responsive Web Design,Sketch Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 128000 - 231000