Trend Designer – Target Product Design & Development (Remote or Hybrid)

Join Target's OBPDP team as a Trend + Concept Designer in creating the next generation of original and market-leading designs. This position offers an exciting opportunity for influential trend research and innovative concept development, which will shape Target's Owned Brands.

Overview

As a Trend Designer, you will lead the research, reporting, and conceptual direction of emerging trends for Target-owned consumer products. Within the Product Design Team, you will have an opportunity to impact the FUN 101 portfolio: Consumer Electronics, Sporting Goods, Travel, and Toys, through identifying emerging trends, guest needs, and white space market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present compelling visual trend materials and brand concepts to meet Target standards in style, quality, performance, and value.
• Maintain continued research of market trends, balancing data-driven insights with creative intuition
• Partner with Trend Team to drive merchant counterparts and cross-functional design partners through Macro Trend reporting
• Lead the development of concept for assigned brands/categories
• Survey competitive landscape for best in class products to identify white space
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Target's Owned Brand Portfolio and national brand positioning
• Create and maintain ROI data while understanding financial impacts
• Coach and develop associate designers & team members
• Synthesize complex information and communicate appropriate levels of detail
• Manage multiple projects while adhering to schedules in fast paced retail environment

Required Qualifications

1. 4 yr college degree in Design (industrial, architecture, fashion, graphic design) or equivalent experience
2. 4-6 yrs relevant Trend Designer, Concept or Design experience; retail exp preferred
3. Excellent trend industry resources and tracking new developments from cultural events through to social media
4. Strong communication, presentation, organizational and project management skills
5. Demonstrated ability to translate trend information into dynamic visual materials
6. Strong design thinking and strategic mindset
7. Passion for Design, Technology, Culture and Brand building
8. Commercial design and color sensibility
9. Self-motivated with ability to work independently
10. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
11. Working knowledge of hard and soft goods manufacturing
12. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Programs
13. Available for travel as needed

Work Arrangement

This Trend Designer role offers flexible work options:

Remote: Full-time work from home/alternate location with up to 4 annual HQ visits Hybrid ("Flex for Your Day"): Mix of remote and onsite work based on role requirements

Geographic Restrictions: Team Members in Target General Merch Inc cannot work more than 30 days per calendar year in: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA.

Core responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.