Designer Intern, Owned Brands- Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer, 2027)

This position is entry-level position that starts in Summer 2027.

Starting Hourly Rate $27.00 per hour.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

A role with Target’s Owned Brand Design team is an opportunity to turn emerging trends, guest insights and creative ideas into original products that deliver exceptional design, quality and value. The team owns the design and development of Target-owned brands across categories including Home, Apparel and Fun 101. In close partnership with merchandising, sourcing, product development, technical design and external vendor partners, our designers help build cohesive assortments that reflect each brand’s creative direction and meet business objectives.

As a Designer Intern, you’ll gain a realistic preview of a career in Owned Brand Product Design and Development. With guidance from design leaders and team members, you’ll contribute to a range of categories and projects while learning how an idea progresses from research and concept through design, development and presentation. You’ll apply your creative point of view, strengthen your technical design skills and build an understanding of how guest needs, brand strategy, trend, materials, cost and production considerations come together in retail product design.

Throughout the internship, you may support Home, Apparel and Fun 101 teams based on business needs. You’ll receive training, coaching and opportunities to learn from cross-functional partners. You’ll manage a defined design project or body of work from inspiration through recommendation and conclude the experience by presenting your work and learnings to design leadership.

• Support product, trend, color, material and competitive research to inform seasonal concepts and design direction.
• Translate ideas into clear CAD illustrations, hand sketches, technical sketches, layouts and presentation materials.
• Assist in developing product concepts, colorways, patterns, prints, graphics, trims, embellishments, hardware or material stories appropriate to the assigned category.
• Help prepare design specifications and communicate relevant design details to internal teams and vendor partners.
• Participate in team critiques, working sessions and milestone meetings; incorporate feedback to refine concepts and deliverables.
• Partner with Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Development, Technical Design and other teams to understand assortment strategy, guest needs, feasibility, quality and value.
• Organize files, samples, boards and project materials with accuracy, attention to detail and timely follow-through.
• Manage a scoped internship project from research through final recommendation and present the outcome to leadership.
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, accountability and openness to learning in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts or a closely related field.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated progress toward degree completion.
• A portfolio that shows creative thinking, design process, visual communication and relevant project work.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience with CAD illustration or relevant 2D/3D design software; ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Interest in consumer products, retail, trend, color, materials and culture across categories.
• Foundational understanding of product construction, textiles, materials, manufacturing or development processes relevant to one or more design disciplines.
• Ability to research, synthesize and apply trend, market and guest insights to design work.
• Strong communication, organization and presentation skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to receive and apply feedback, manage priorities and contribute effectively in a team environment.
• Curiosity, initiative and comfort working through ambiguity while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to begin a full-time position, if offered, starting Summer 2028.

This is an entry-level internship based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, beginning in Summer 2027. The program is designed to provide meaningful project ownership, exposure to the day-to-day work of an Owned Brand Designer, and development through training, mentorship, feedback and cross-functional partnership.

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Benefits Eligibility

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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