Target

Sr. Designer- Wild Fable Knits, Leisure, Sweaters

1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis,MN 55403-2542 Full time
The pay range is $92,000.00 - $166,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About Us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.  


At the heart of one of the world’s best loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccable Owned Brand Management & Product Design organization. We thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing, and we infuse everything we do with our passion for affordable chic. We concept, develop, make and deliver the stylish new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We are uber-savvy trend and style experts who stay ahead of the curve, proactively identifying our market’s needs and exceeding them, every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the style, quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect, whether on home, hardlines, essentials, beauty, or apparel categories. Here, you’ll be close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests, wherever and whenever they love to shop.

A role with the Design team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly original. Are you a design expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead of industry trends, new materials, and techniques? Can you demonstrate the utmost attention to detail and create products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their design and quality for the price? Then you’ll have success on our Design team who owns the design and development of all Target-owned brands, from apparel to home goods, and beauty to essentials. In close partnership with our merchant and sourcing counterparts, you’ll drive brand cohesion and continuity, ensuring that our products meet the merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.

As a Senior Designer of Wild Fable Knits, Leisure, Sweaters you will collaborate with lead partners in merchandising, sourcing, sustainability, and innovation teams. This person will translate global trends to create brand-right seasonal collections for Wild Fable Knits, Leisure, Sweaters .  

  • Build seasonal collections based on global and domestic trends.

  • Provide a brand specific lens to interpret global trends for Target Gen Z guest.

  • Continuous evolution and improvements to enhance overall design, sourcing, and execution of dresses & woven tops in line with Target Forward sustainability initiatives.

  • Work with Design Director to research and create seasonal conceptual vision & direction.

  • Work with Design Director to develop styles that align with the brand direction.

  • Partner with cross functional leads to ensure synergy in design and product development.

  • Partner cross-functionally with the Merchandising team to maintain style counts that match the merchandising plan.

  • Collaborate with vendors, and internal sourcing team on bringing newness to product development that meets costing requirements.

  • Lead preparation for seasonal presentations and meet all calendar deadlines and milestones.

  • Lead fittings and work closely with technical team on sample execution.

  • Seek innovation and industry leadership through vintage & market research, fabric innovation, and category specific research.

About You:

  • 7+ years design experience in YC and/or womenswear - experience within cut & sew knits, leisure and sweaters is required.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in design.

  • Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe experience required.

  • Has in-depth understanding of knit fabrications and wash treatments.

  • Has in-depth sweater experience 
  • Strong technical knowledge within both knits, and sweaters garment construction.

  • Elevated aesthetic & sense of trend.

  • Ability to think and act globally, strategically, and tactically.

  • Strong ability to lead and build strong partnerships.

  • Established relationships with external industry stakeholders.

  • Able to work both independently and in a team environment.

  • Strong ability to help develop & foster growth of more junior team members.

  • Excellent time management.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Highly-organized and detail-oriented.

  • Strong multi-tasking capabilities.

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Team Members in the Target General Merch Inc operating company are prohibited from working more than thirty (30) days per calendar year in any of the following states: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA. If hired, you will be prohibited from working remotely from any of the states listed above for more than thirty (30) days per calendar year.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  

Application deadline is : 11/16/2025