Target
Senior Designer: Design Partnerships + Special Projects (Apparel & Accessories)
Target, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Senior Designer: Design Partnerships + Special Projects (Apparel & Accessories)
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Senior Designer: Design Partnerships + Special Projects (Apparel & Accessories)
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Target .
Pay range: $92,000.00 - $166,000.00.
Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Eligible team members and their dependents receive comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
Role Summary The Limited‑Time Partnerships Designer for Apparel & Accessories brings Target’s exclusive collaborations to life by translating partnership concepts into innovative, guest‑loved apparel and accessory collections. Once Marketing has identified and secured external collaborators, this role becomes the creative anchor—guiding partners through Target’s product design process and shaping capsule collections that deliver style, value, and excitement.
Responsibilities Creative Collaboration & Partner Management
Partner with Marketing to onboard external designers/brands once selected.
Act as the primary creative liaison for all apparel and accessory components of the partnership.
Lead creative working sessions with external collaborators to translate their brand DNA into Target‑right product concepts.
Guide partners through Target’s design process, expectations, timelines, and quality standards.
Ensure brand integrity and cohesive aesthetic throughout the apparel & accessories collection.
Collaborate with Home design partners to maintain a unified cross‑category visual identity when collections span both A&A and Home.
Travel periodically to partner locations to foster collaboration, build strong relationships, and gather inspiration that will help shape the creative direction.
Maintain strong communication and partnership while working remotely, if based outside Minneapolis.
Apparel & Accessories Product Design
Translate partnership vision into apparel and accessory designs, including sketches, CADs, print development, color palettes, material direction, and branding elements.
Build and refine line architecture: SKU counts, silhouettes, size range, fabrication, seasonal needs, and price/value positioning.
Work closely with Technical Design, Sourcing, and Product Development to ensure quality, fit, and manufacturability align with Target standards.
Review samples, oversee fit intent, and drive necessary revisions throughout development.
Contribute to packaging, labeling, and branding process to ensure elements align with the collaboration’s overall creative direction.
Cross‑Functional Leadership & Execution
Work with Merchandising partners to align product design with the assortment strategy and financial goals.
Partner with Marketing and Creative teams to influence campaign visuals and storytelling that connect seamlessly to the apparel & accessories collection.
Partner with the Home design team for cross‑category consistency when applicable.
Manage timelines and drive execution milestones from concept to pre‑production to launch.
Lead internal design reviews, alignment sessions, and milestone meetings.
Launch Support & Post‑Launch Insights
Support Visual Merchandising, Styling, and Photography teams to ensure product is represented accurately and on brand.
Ensure digital and in‑store presentation reflects design intent and elevates the guest experience.
Participate in post‑launch recaps to provide apparel & accessories‑specific insights into performance, guest feedback, and future opportunities.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field — or equivalent experience.
3–7 years’ experience in apparel and/or accessories design, with demonstrated experience developing collections or capsules.
Strong portfolio showcasing apparel design excellence, creative range, brand collaboration work, and trend‑forward aesthetic capability.
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Strong understanding of materials, fabric development, garment construction, fittings, technical packages, and retail manufacturing processes.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, especially with external creative partners.
Ability to stay flexible and integrate feedback while maintaining design integrity and project vision.
Strong capability to lead multiple seasonal projects simultaneously.
Preferred
Experience designing multi‑category capsule collections, limited‑edition product lines, or designer/brand collaborations.
Familiarity with multi‑category launches and working in partnership with Home or other teams to build cohesive guest experiences.
Understanding of licensing, IP, and co‑branded product considerations.
Previous experience with or knowledge of Target’s design process, brand standards, and Guest insights.
Success in This Role Looks Like
Delivering limited‑time apparel & accessory collections that are trend‑right, well‑crafted, and uniquely Target—driving sell‑out and buzz‑worthy moments.
Seamlessly guiding external collaborators through a curated, supportive, and creatively energizing design process.
Leading inspiring, on‑time execution with cross‑functional partners—Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Home design teams.
Launching cohesive cross‑category collections that delight guests, perform strongly, and expand Target’s brand reputation for exciting designer partnerships.
Demonstrating a balance of creative intuition, operational rigor, and collaborative leadership.
Work Arrangement This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex “Your Day” work arrangement based on Target’s needs. The core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ in MN and virtually, depending on tasks for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Team members residing in the states listed cannot work remotely from those states for more than thirty days per calendar year.
Benefits Eligibility Learn about benefits eligibility for this role at: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_E
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.
Application deadline: 01/02/2026
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Senior Designer: Design Partnerships + Special Projects (Apparel & Accessories)
role at
Target .
Pay range: $92,000.00 - $166,000.00.
Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Eligible team members and their dependents receive comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more. Other benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
Role Summary The Limited‑Time Partnerships Designer for Apparel & Accessories brings Target’s exclusive collaborations to life by translating partnership concepts into innovative, guest‑loved apparel and accessory collections. Once Marketing has identified and secured external collaborators, this role becomes the creative anchor—guiding partners through Target’s product design process and shaping capsule collections that deliver style, value, and excitement.
Responsibilities Creative Collaboration & Partner Management
Partner with Marketing to onboard external designers/brands once selected.
Act as the primary creative liaison for all apparel and accessory components of the partnership.
Lead creative working sessions with external collaborators to translate their brand DNA into Target‑right product concepts.
Guide partners through Target’s design process, expectations, timelines, and quality standards.
Ensure brand integrity and cohesive aesthetic throughout the apparel & accessories collection.
Collaborate with Home design partners to maintain a unified cross‑category visual identity when collections span both A&A and Home.
Travel periodically to partner locations to foster collaboration, build strong relationships, and gather inspiration that will help shape the creative direction.
Maintain strong communication and partnership while working remotely, if based outside Minneapolis.
Apparel & Accessories Product Design
Translate partnership vision into apparel and accessory designs, including sketches, CADs, print development, color palettes, material direction, and branding elements.
Build and refine line architecture: SKU counts, silhouettes, size range, fabrication, seasonal needs, and price/value positioning.
Work closely with Technical Design, Sourcing, and Product Development to ensure quality, fit, and manufacturability align with Target standards.
Review samples, oversee fit intent, and drive necessary revisions throughout development.
Contribute to packaging, labeling, and branding process to ensure elements align with the collaboration’s overall creative direction.
Cross‑Functional Leadership & Execution
Work with Merchandising partners to align product design with the assortment strategy and financial goals.
Partner with Marketing and Creative teams to influence campaign visuals and storytelling that connect seamlessly to the apparel & accessories collection.
Partner with the Home design team for cross‑category consistency when applicable.
Manage timelines and drive execution milestones from concept to pre‑production to launch.
Lead internal design reviews, alignment sessions, and milestone meetings.
Launch Support & Post‑Launch Insights
Support Visual Merchandising, Styling, and Photography teams to ensure product is represented accurately and on brand.
Ensure digital and in‑store presentation reflects design intent and elevates the guest experience.
Participate in post‑launch recaps to provide apparel & accessories‑specific insights into performance, guest feedback, and future opportunities.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field — or equivalent experience.
3–7 years’ experience in apparel and/or accessories design, with demonstrated experience developing collections or capsules.
Strong portfolio showcasing apparel design excellence, creative range, brand collaboration work, and trend‑forward aesthetic capability.
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Strong understanding of materials, fabric development, garment construction, fittings, technical packages, and retail manufacturing processes.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, especially with external creative partners.
Ability to stay flexible and integrate feedback while maintaining design integrity and project vision.
Strong capability to lead multiple seasonal projects simultaneously.
Preferred
Experience designing multi‑category capsule collections, limited‑edition product lines, or designer/brand collaborations.
Familiarity with multi‑category launches and working in partnership with Home or other teams to build cohesive guest experiences.
Understanding of licensing, IP, and co‑branded product considerations.
Previous experience with or knowledge of Target’s design process, brand standards, and Guest insights.
Success in This Role Looks Like
Delivering limited‑time apparel & accessory collections that are trend‑right, well‑crafted, and uniquely Target—driving sell‑out and buzz‑worthy moments.
Seamlessly guiding external collaborators through a curated, supportive, and creatively energizing design process.
Leading inspiring, on‑time execution with cross‑functional partners—Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Home design teams.
Launching cohesive cross‑category collections that delight guests, perform strongly, and expand Target’s brand reputation for exciting designer partnerships.
Demonstrating a balance of creative intuition, operational rigor, and collaborative leadership.
Work Arrangement This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex “Your Day” work arrangement based on Target’s needs. The core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ in MN and virtually, depending on tasks for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Team members residing in the states listed cannot work remotely from those states for more than thirty days per calendar year.
Benefits Eligibility Learn about benefits eligibility for this role at: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_E
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.
Application deadline: 01/02/2026
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