Immediate Hiring: Designer, Concept and Trend: FUN 101

Job Highlights:

• Location: Remote
• Company: Workwarp
• Compensation: a competitive salary
• Position: Designer, Concept And Trend: FUN 101
• Start Date: Immediate openings available

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The Designer, Concept and Trend position at Target involves leading the development of trend research and concept direction for owned brand consumer products. This role requires a strong understanding of industry trends, culture, and design aesthetics to create innovative and compelling product concepts that align with Target's brand strategy. The designer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that products meet market needs and drive differentiation in the retail space.

Responsibilities
• Develop and present visually compelling trend materials and brand concepts that meet intent for style, quality, performance and value.
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• Utilize both internal and external Trend reporting services to inform development of Macro Trends and Concepts.
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• Maintain an always-on approach to market trend research, incorporating a balance of 'art & science' to ensure a balance of data and intuition.
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• Demonstrate an understanding of divisional strategic initiatives and proactively work to implement supporting solutions in partnership with CFT & Vendors.
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• Survey competitive landscape to impact the development of best-in-class products to help guide strategy and find opportunities for new products, variations and ideas.
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• Understand the overall Target guest, the core guest within the product/brand/category.
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• Own multiple projects, develop and adhere to schedules, prioritize workload, and work in a fast-paced, challenging, and continually evolving environment.
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• Coach and develop associate designers & team members.

Requirements
• 4-year college degree in Design (industrial, architecture, fashion, graphic design) or equivalent experience
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• 4 -6 years relevant Trend, Concept or Design experience, retail experience a plus
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• Familiarity with the trend industry and resources; ability to track and incorporate new resources across the trend industry, cultural events, social media, etc.
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• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and project management skills
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• A demonstrated ability to synthesize trend information into clear, compelling, and influential visual materials to inform innovation and product development direction for divisions, brands, assortments, seasonal storytelling.
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• Excels in design thinking with a strong strategic and interdisciplinary mindset
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• Passionate about Design, Technology, Culture and Brand building
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• Ability to help push retail brands forward to lead and differentiate within the market
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• Strong commercial design and color sensibility
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• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
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• Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive, demonstrating a can-do attitude
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• Skilled at building strong relationships, effectively collaborating in a team environment
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• Working knowledge of product manufacturing in both hard and soft goods
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• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Programs
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• Ability to travel as needed

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in retail design
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• Knowledge of consumer electronics, sporting goods, travel, and toys categories

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

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