Creative Production Designer; Store Experience Marketing

$54,800 - $98,600/Yr

Target - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Minneapolis, MN

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As a Production Designer, you will be responsible for extending design programs on print and digital marketing channels for Target's portfolio of exclusive brands and campaigns, while maintaining consistent brand standards. With high standards of creativity, you will collaborate with creative and marketing teams in executing layout revisions, updating toolkits or style guides as well as creating schematics or mock-ups & presentation decks for partner and/or leadership reviews. You will manage all project assets, oversee retouching and create keyline to final files while working closely with global partners. You will also assist in proofing print-ready mechanical files or web-ready deliverables prior to live dates. You will apply and follow production execution rules to all work, from layouts to final files, including message hierarchy, branding elements, type-setting, photography and illustrations while ensuring quality and accuracy of work are per standards and best practices. Communication skills are needed to ensure all peers and partners are kept informed. You will work closely with other production designers as well independently and be responsible for managing timelines and all project production design details to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Extend design programs on print and digital marketing channels for Target's brands and campaigns.
• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams on layout revisions and updates.
• Create schematics, mock-ups, and presentation decks for reviews.
• Manage project assets and oversee retouching.
• Assist in proofing print-ready and web-ready deliverables.
• Apply production execution rules to all work, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with peers and partners.
• Manage timelines and project production design details.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-3+ years of relevant production experience.
• Solid use of MAC computer programs like InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Proven track record of applying fundamental design skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to extend detailed concepts across multiple formats.
• Strong success in receiving and interpreting design direction from creative partners.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple small projects independently.
• Stay current on emerging style, graphic, and industry trends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount program.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.