DIRECTOR PRODUCT DESIGN, Kids Home

Then you’ll have success on our Design team who owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials. You will have a chance to create profitable and exclusive products to join our industry-leading lineup of owned-brand merchandise, and you will help manage designer partnerships for one of the world's leading retailers. Under Product Design & Development leadership, and in partnership with peers, you will be responsible for the brand and product vision by leading the development of creative concepting and product strategy.Through your strong point of view on style and quality, you’ll take the lead as you provide vision for brand concept and lead your team through the execution of product design. You’ll also ensure product assortment is appropriate for the designated Target guest segments and deliver on our overall product strategy. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.About You:• Four-year degree in Design, Fine Arts or related degree, or equivalent experience• 15+ years of experience in product design and development in a retail or wholesale environment, with a successful track record• 15+ years of experience in a specified category• Domestic and oversea market travel experience• Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills• Demonstrated leadership ability of product development teams• Demonstrated ability to identify trends and creative ability with strong commercial sense• In-depth knowledge of design and product development processes, including textiles and garment manufacture and demonstrated expertise in color, fabric, pattern, fit and garment execution• Experience understanding the consumer• Successful team leadership overseeing team size of ten or more Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws.