Trend Designer – Target Product Design & Development (Remote or Hybrid)
Posted 2025-09-12
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Join Target's OBPDP team as a Trend + Concept Designer in creating the next generation of original and market-leading designs. This position offers an exciting opportunity for influential trend research and innovative concept development, which will shape Target's Owned Brands.
Overview
As a Trend Designer, you will lead the research, reporting, and conceptual direction of emerging trends for Target-owned consumer products. Within the Product Design Team, you will have an opportunity to impact the FUN 101 portfolio: Consumer Electronics, Sporting Goods, Travel, and Toys, through identifying emerging trends, guest needs, and white space market opportunities.
Responsibilities
Develop and present compelling visual trend materials and brand concepts to meet Target standards in style, quality, performance, and value.Maintain continued research of market trends, balancing data-driven insights with creative intuitionPartner with Trend Team to drive merchant counterparts and cross-functional design partners through Macro Trend reportingLead the development of concept for assigned brands/categoriesSurvey competitive landscape for best in class products to identify white spaceDemonstrate strong knowledge of Target's Owned Brand Portfolio and national brand positioningCreate and maintain ROI data while understanding financial impactsCoach and develop associate designers & team membersSynthesize complex information and communicate appropriate levels of detailManage multiple projects while adhering to schedules in fast paced retail environmentRequired Qualifications
4 yr college degree in Design (industrial, architecture, fashion, graphic design) or equivalent experience4-6 yrs relevant Trend Designer, Concept or Design experience; retail exp preferredExcellent trend industry resources and tracking new developments from cultural events through to social mediaStrong communication, presentation, organizational and project management skillsDemonstrated ability to translate trend information into dynamic visual materialsStrong design thinking and strategic mindsetPassion for Design, Technology, Culture and Brand buildingCommercial design and color sensibilitySelf-motivated with ability to work independentlyStrong relationship-building and collaboration skillsWorking knowledge of hard and soft goods manufacturingProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft ProgramsAvailable for travel as neededWork Arrangement
This Trend Designer role offers flexible work options:
Remote: Full-time work from home/alternate location with up to 4 annual HQ visits Hybrid ("Flex for Your Day"): Mix of remote and onsite work based on role requirements
Geographic Restrictions: Team Members in Target General Merch Inc cannot work more than 30 days per calendar year in: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA.
Core responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.
Overview
As a Trend Designer, you will lead the research, reporting, and conceptual direction of emerging trends for Target-owned consumer products. Within the Product Design Team, you will have an opportunity to impact the FUN 101 portfolio: Consumer Electronics, Sporting Goods, Travel, and Toys, through identifying emerging trends, guest needs, and white space market opportunities.
Responsibilities
Develop and present compelling visual trend materials and brand concepts to meet Target standards in style, quality, performance, and value.Maintain continued research of market trends, balancing data-driven insights with creative intuitionPartner with Trend Team to drive merchant counterparts and cross-functional design partners through Macro Trend reportingLead the development of concept for assigned brands/categoriesSurvey competitive landscape for best in class products to identify white spaceDemonstrate strong knowledge of Target's Owned Brand Portfolio and national brand positioningCreate and maintain ROI data while understanding financial impactsCoach and develop associate designers & team membersSynthesize complex information and communicate appropriate levels of detailManage multiple projects while adhering to schedules in fast paced retail environmentRequired Qualifications
4 yr college degree in Design (industrial, architecture, fashion, graphic design) or equivalent experience4-6 yrs relevant Trend Designer, Concept or Design experience; retail exp preferredExcellent trend industry resources and tracking new developments from cultural events through to social mediaStrong communication, presentation, organizational and project management skillsDemonstrated ability to translate trend information into dynamic visual materialsStrong design thinking and strategic mindsetPassion for Design, Technology, Culture and Brand buildingCommercial design and color sensibilitySelf-motivated with ability to work independentlyStrong relationship-building and collaboration skillsWorking knowledge of hard and soft goods manufacturingProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft ProgramsAvailable for travel as neededWork Arrangement
This Trend Designer role offers flexible work options:
Remote: Full-time work from home/alternate location with up to 4 annual HQ visits Hybrid ("Flex for Your Day"): Mix of remote and onsite work based on role requirements
Geographic Restrictions: Team Members in Target General Merch Inc cannot work more than 30 days per calendar year in: AL, AR, DE, FL, IN, IA, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OK, PA, SC, TN and VA.
Core responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.