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

Target Marketing

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. We study our guests to discover new needs and insights, and then craft every interaction to build brand love. We are market experts who insist on a clear and cohesive understanding of our business objectives, guest segments and behaviors, strategies and tactics, overcoming obstacles and measuring success. 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.

About This Opportunity :
An Art Director on the social team should have a deep understanding of the social media space. They should be
able to partner with a copywriter to conceptualize and execute creatives that are optimized for the social medium –
Instagram, Pinterest, Tiktok & Facebook primarily.
Roles and Responsibilities :
Possess an understanding of design for short format videos – layout, typography, colour and animation.
Create contemporary digital led layouts with strong typography and animation/motion cues.
Participate in brainstorm sessions and work with the team towards creative solutions
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language
Must be familiar with American culture and vernacular
Remain current with the latest style, graphic, industry and technology trends and apply this to projects
Look-up and research for a stronger understanding of different media.
Requirements :
Minimum 5 years at an Advertising agency, Social Agency or Design house (with digital)
Experience with working on Mac OSX / iOS / Apple operating system
Proficient at Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other design tools. Experience with Aftereffects
and/or Premier Pro is a bonus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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