Sr. Art Director- Creative

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400000 team members worldwide Target is an iconic brand and one of Americas leading retailers.Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here we believe your unique perspective is important and youll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about TII

At Target we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasnt 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 Targets global team and has more than 4000 team members supporting the companys global strategy and operations.

Pyramid Overview

Target Creatives TCIN Creative(Brand Design Lab) is the in-house creative team that brings Targets iconic owned brands to life through compelling visual storytelling. From concept to execution we craft imagery and design that capture the personality of each brand creating meaningful connections with our guests and elevating every touchpoint of the shopping experience.
Photography is at the heart of what we do. Every image is thoughtfully created to express a brands unique identity showcase product quality and inspire guests through authentic aspirational storytelling. Whether its building seasonal campaigns lifestyle imagery or packaging photography our work blends creativity strategy and craftsmanship to create visuals that are both emotionally engaging and commercially impactful.
Working as one fully integrated team across the U.S. and India we collaborate with talented art directors 3D artists stylists producers and creative partners to deliver world-class photography and brand experiences. Together we help shape some of Targets most loved owned brands including Threshold Room Essentials up&up Wondershop Hyde & EEK! Boutique Sun Squad and Dealworthy.
Our owned brands continue to set the standard for design-led retail with eleven brands surpassing $1 billion in annual sales. Contributing to more than $30 billion in sales and growing 18% year over year our creative work demonstrates how powerful photography and thoughtful design can transform products into brands that guests know trust and love.

About this Opportunity

As a Senior Art Director within Target Creatives TCIN Creative (Brand Design Lab) you will lead the development of compelling photography and visual storytelling that brings Targets owned brands to life. You will partner with cross-functional creative teams to create inspiring imagery that strengthens brand identity connects with guests and supports key business priorities across multiple categories.

In this role you will champion Targets visual standards ensuring every image reflects the unique personality of each owned brand while maintaining consistency across photography style guides art direction principles and creative systems. Through thoughtful concept development creative strategy trend and category research mood boards and visual exploration you will craft distinctive creative solutions that balance strategic objectives with elevated artistic execution.
As a hands-on creative leader you will own the end-to-end photography creative process from interpreting creative briefs and developing concepts to directing visual execution reviewing imagery and delivering polished creative assets. Working closely with Associate creative director Art directors stylists 3D artists retouchers and creative partners across the U.S. and India you will ensure every image meets the highest standards of quality storytelling and Target brand excellence.

You will embrace innovation as an integral part of the creative process thoughtfully leveraging AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to accelerate ideation concept visualization and creative exploration while ensuring all final imagery reflects authentic human-centered storytelling and unmistakable Target brand expression.
Beyond delivering exceptional creative work you will foster a culture of collaboration mentorship and continuous learning. You will support the growth of team members through coaching contribute to onboarding and cross-functional initiatives and actively invest in your own creative development by staying ahead of industry trends photography techniques visual culture and evolving creative technologies.
If youre passionate about photography visual storytelling and creative leadership and inspired by creating imagery that guests love wed love to meet you. At Target Creative well support your journey through thoughtful onboarding ongoing mentorship and opportunities for personal and professional growth empowering you to thrive as a Senior Art Director and shape the future of Targets owned brand photography.

Core responsibilities of this role are outlined in this job description. Responsibilities may evolve over time to meet changing business needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Creative Excellence & Brand Stewardship
Lead the creative development of photography and visual storytelling that brings Targets owned brands to life and supports key business priorities.
Champion Targets visual identity by ensuring all creative work aligns with brand standards while evolving the creative expression through thoughtful art direction and innovation.
Translate consumer category and trend insights into compelling visual concepts that strengthen brand storytelling and guest engagement.
Deliver imagery that balances creative excellence strategic intent and commercial impact across multiple channels.

End-to-End Creative Ownership
Own the creative process from brief interpretation and concept development through art direction image review and final asset delivery.
Partner with producers stylists 3D artists retouchers and cross-functional teams across the U.S. and India to deliver best-in-class photography and visual assets.
Present creative work with clarity communicate the strategic rationale behind creative decisions and incorporate feedback to elevate final outcomes.
Ensure every creative deliverable meets Targets standards for visual quality consistency and storytelling.

Innovation Collaboration & Growth
Leverage AI and emerging creative technologies to enhance ideation concept exploration and creative efficiency while preserving authentic human-centred storytelling.
Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment by sharing expertise supporting onboarding and mentoring peers.
Stay current with photography visual culture creative technology and industry trends to continuously evolve creative craft and leadership.

Personal Attributes
Strong visual storyteller with an exceptional eye for photography composition lighting colour and brand aesthetics.
Self-driven collaborative and comfortable leading multiple creative projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic thinker with strong creative judgment and a passion for delivering guest-centric brand-right experiences.
Effective communicator who embraces feedback inspires collaboration and continuously seeks opportunities to learn and innovate.

Preferred Experience & Educational Profile
5 years of experience in art direction photography or visual storytelling within an in-house creative team brand or agency environment.
Bachelors degree in Design Visual Communication Photography Fine Arts or an equivalent creative discipline.
Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking photography art direction visual storytelling brand campaigns and image creation across digital and print platforms.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) Keynote and familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and emerging visualization technologies.
Excellent communication presentation and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate creative ideas and influence cross-functional partners.

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