About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about Target in India:

At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000+ team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Fueling the continued success of one of the world’s most beloved and recognized brands is a distinctly capable, creative and innovative Marketing organization. Target Marketing is well known for inspiring and surprising guests, and we pride ourselves on connecting them to the products and experiences they expect and deserve from Target. Our commitment to partnering both internally and with external agencies gives us a wide range of capabilities, from award-winning creative work to exciting and unique promotional marketing. Leveraging our collective assets and fostering a healthy, supportive and open team culture, we deliver a holistically gratifying experience that guests can only get at Target.

Team Overview:

Target Creative is the in-house creative agency dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable brands to life. Whether through design, marketing or brand work, we are the driving force behind delivering Target’s dynamic, inventive and unmistakable storytelling to its massive global audience. Our mission is to inspire a sense of joy, wonder and excitement, and to take our guests and ourselves somewhere new.

We tell a compelling and cohesive brand story, maximizing our messages across multiple platforms. Operating as one fully integrated team in both the U.S. and overseas, Target Creative comprises the best and brightest talent to execute market-leading creative strategy, design, writing, video production, operations, digital, UX, social media, retail marketing and more.

About the Role:

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

As a Senior Manager, Associate Creative Director (ACD) for the Stores Ecosystem team, you will lead art directors, copywriters and production designers focused on developing print collaterals for in-store marketing and omni-channel marketing campaigns to promote Target Stores. Your team will be responsible for developing breakthrough content from concept through execution focused on design and storytelling that resonates with guests while achieving marketing and business goals.
 

You’ll partner across functions including creative, strategy, merchandising, technology, and production. This role requires strong hands-on creative ability and the skill to clearly communicate ideas and direction across levels, including senior leadership. You’ll also help define retail + digital strategy and lead the expansion of capabilities across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and grow a creative team—developing expertise in creative direction and production design.

Drive operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and scaling processes.

Leverage AI and emerging technology to improve speed and effectiveness in creative execution.

Guide creative solutions in alignment with Target’s brand vision and guest experience.

Serve as a consultant for process improvement, sharing best practices across teams.

Provide strategic and creative direction on high-priority, business-critical projects.

Deliver clear guidance during ambiguity and maintain a strong creative point of view.

Review and elevate work based on creative quality, guest journey, and marketing goals.

Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with global Marketing & Digital and Target Creative leadership.

Champion faster, smarter, and more innovative ways of working.

What makes you a strong fit:

10+ years of experience in creative and production across various media channels, especially print design or packaging.

Bachelor’s / master’s degree in design / marketing / communication

Proven leadership experience, including talent development and performance management.

A portfolio that demonstrates creative range and strategic problem-solving.

Strong expertise in design tools, creative technologies, and AI applications in design.

Strong art direction, visual design, and conceptual thinking skills.

Understanding of in-store marketing, prior experience in print is a plus

A portfolio that demonstrates creative range and strategic problem-solving.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to align stakeholders.

Strategic, action-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities.

Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and build trust.

Passion for continuous improvement, team development, and innovation.

Flexible to travel as needed

Useful Links:

Life at Target - https://india.target.com/

Benefits at Target - https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits

Culture at Target - https://india.target.com/life-at-target/belonging