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

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