About the role#
As a Designer Intern with the Owned Brand Design team, you will contribute to the development of products across Home, Apparel, and Fun 101 categories. This role provides a preview of a career in product design and development. You will work under the guidance of design leaders to turn research and creative ideas into original products. You will manage a scoped project from initial research through to a final recommendation, which you will present to leadership at the end of the program.
What you'll do#
- Support research on products, trends, color, materials, and competitors to inform design direction.
- Create CAD illustrations, hand sketches, technical sketches, layouts, and presentation materials.
- Assist in developing product concepts, including colorways, patterns, prints, graphics, trims, and hardware.
- Prepare design specifications and share details with internal teams and vendor partners.
- Participate in team critiques, working sessions, and milestone meetings while incorporating feedback into your work.
- Partner with Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Development, and Technical Design teams to understand assortment strategy and feasibility.
- Organize project files, samples, and boards with attention to detail.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- Strong academic performance and progress toward degree completion.
- A portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, design process, and visual communication.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Experience with CAD illustration or 2D/3D design software.
- A foundational understanding of product construction, textiles, materials, or manufacturing processes.
- Ability to synthesize market and guest insights into design work.
- Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a team.
- Ability to begin a full-time position starting Summer 2028, if offered.
Location & details#
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship at $27.00 per hour.
About Target
Target is a retail company based in Minneapolis. It operates as a public organization and has been in business since 1962. The company employs over 180,000 people across various locations. It maintains a presence in the United States and India.
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