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. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse 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.
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 diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you’ll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win
Team Overview
Target Creative’s Brand Design Lab is the in-house creative team dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable owned brands to life. 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. Some of the brands we have built are Good & Gather, Favorite Day, Ever Spring, Hearth & Hand, Cat & Jack, Goodfellow & Co. Operating as one fully integrated team in both the U.S. and India, the team comprises the best and brightest talent to execute market-leading creative strategy, packaging design & brand building. We are proud to say that we have not just one or two, but eleven brands with sales above a billion dollars each. Our owned brands have grown by 18% YOY and contributed to USD 30 billion in sales last year.
As a Senior Manager, Associate Creative Director (ACD), you’ll be a driving force in Target Creative by leading a creative team that supports our Style businesses – fashion, home, beauty and baby. You will support and develop the talent on your team, including both Art Directors and ACDs. Alongside leading a team, you will also lead projects, creating breakthrough marketing for our brands and categories. You’ll evaluate work through the lens of creative, but also guest journey and marketing goals. You’ll build and maintain partnerships across Marketing, Merchandising and within Target Creative leadership. You will work to evolve how we create work, approaching content creation in new, faster and more efficient ways. You will establish strategies for achieving individual and team goals that align to the broader Target Creative vision and drive successful outcomes. We’ll support you along the way with personal and career development, to help you grow as a strong Senior Manager, Associate Creative Director.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
Four-year degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of industry experience including video, direct mail, social, digital, influencers and experiential marketing
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop people, including providing meaningful feedback and managing performance
Broad knowledge of style marketing categories
Possesses refined presentation and negotiation skills, and the ability to align partners in high stakes moments
Ability to lead a team through challenging moments, keeping them motivated and results-focused
Useful Links-
Life at Target- https://india.target.com/
Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits
Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/diversity-and-inclusion
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