Garment Designer

See Yourself At Target See a company like no other. We're a company living a clear vision; to be the best. In every area of our business. In everything we do. Our nationwide channel of retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices offer you thousands of opportunities to join our diverse team and bring your best.Product Design + DevelopmentDesign the future. Here, you ll develop big ideas, graphic concepts and practical designs to give our guests hip products they ll use every day. PurposeAs a designer for Product Design and Development, you will develop and execute product designs that achieve overall product strategy and merchant objectives. Participating in research and development of seasonal trends and ensuring that designs meet merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction are also two key job responsibilities.See Yourself:Participating in creating and presenting trend and design concepts to other business functions, AMC, and key vendor partners through sketches, renderings, models, control drawings and written reports Applying understanding of design process, merchant business objectives and good-better-best assortment plans to ensure consistency across divisions and drive financial results Collaborating with Merchandising, Tech Design, Sourcing and vendors to achieve product execution and maintain design integrity Managing project analysis to facilitate continuous process improvements, manage resources efficiently, and optimize all aspects of the product development process Producing cohesive product presentations to sell concepts to merchants, including boards, tears and samples Developing an understanding of business and assortment strategies Interacting and developing relationships with tech designers, buyers, vendors, and color office to exchange ideas, leverage expertise and streamline the process Managing expenses to budget Job RequirementsMinimum Requirements:4-year degree in Design, Fine Art or related field Minimum 2-5 years experience in related field, or equivalent experience Demonstrated creative ability Knowledge of design and product development processes Presentation and organizational skills Proven design expertise in a given category Commercial sense and market knowledge Strong listening skills and experience assimilating product feedback Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines Demonstrated proactive thinking and problem-solving ability; team player Ability to research and apply market/trend information Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision Desired Requirements:4-6 years experience; solid proficiency and expertise Expertise in CAD design Softlines Specific Experience: On site experience with fabric/garment manufacturers Hardlines Specific Experience: Experience with 2-D/3-D softwareSee The Rewards Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. See a place of exciting challenges and rewards. See a place where you’ll feel empowered to do something brilliant. See a place filled with creativity and unlimited opportunity. See a place where ‘work’ could easily be called play. See yourself here. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace. To apply for this position, please click here. Contact Information: Company: Target Reference Code: 50590BR