TargetSr Art Director
Target is hiring a Sr Art Director in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Target.
Level's read on this job
- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Target has 14,000+ other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past two weeks.
AI in this role
Senior Art Director to lead creative development for SEM campaigns and retail marketing environments.
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.
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 different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.
Overview about TII
At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different 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.
About this Opportunity
As a Senior Art Director, you will lead the development of high-impact creative for SEM campaigns, translating marketing objectives into visually compelling, performance-minded design solutions. You will partner closely with marketing, strategy, and copy teams to create work that is brand-right, strategically grounded, and optimised for in-store marketing (ISM) environments, ensuring strong execution across print-based retail touchpoints and production-ready deliverables.
This role requires strong conceptual thinking, advanced design craft, and the ability to guide work from idea through execution across multiple versions and formats. You will ensure creative aligns with SEM platform requirements, supports testing and optimisation, and maintains consistency across assets. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft PowerPoint is essential. Motion graphics and Adobe After Effects knowledge is a plus.
You will execute art direction, shape visual standards, and influence stakeholders by presenting ideas clearly, navigating feedback, and aligning partners on the strongest solution. You will also contribute to a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement while staying current on design, digital advertising, and emerging creative tools, including AI.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
Roles and Responsibilities
Core responsibilities are described below. Duties may change at any time based on business needs.
Creative Strategy & Brand Stewardship
- Lead SEM creative development across campaigns, ensuring strong brand alignment, creative consistency, and high-quality execution.
- Translate marketing objectives, audience insights, and performance goals into compelling creative concepts.
- Ensure all deliverables uphold Target’s brand standards, design systems, and quality, while identifying opportunities to elevate the work.
End-to-End Creative Ownership
- Own the creative process from brief interpretation through final production delivery.
- Develop effective creative solutions across multiple formats and versions, with strong attention to detail and relevance.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to drive alignment and strong outcomes.
- Present work confidently, articulate design rationale clearly, and incorporate feedback effectively.
- Apply sound production knowledge to ensure technical accuracy and visual excellence.
Innovation, Collaboration & Growth
- Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies thoughtfully to support ideation, exploration, and efficiency while maintaining human-centred creativity and brand integrity.
- Support onboarding and peer development, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Continuously invest in learning, experimentation, and industry awareness to strengthen craft and creative leadership.
Personal Attributes
·Highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Strong brand sensibility with excellence in typography, colour, composition, and visual storytelling.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining and elevating design standards.
- Strategic thinker who can operate confidently in ambiguity and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Passionate about design, innovation, and cultural trends, with a global perspective and inclusive mindset.
- Effective communicator with strong presentation and organisational skills.
- Open to feedback, adaptable to change, and energised by working in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Experience & Educational Profile
8+ years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or a related creative role, ideally within a branding, design, or digital agency environment.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced design craft, typography, layout, presentation design, and digital-first creative thinking.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Motion graphics and Adobe After Effects experience preferred.
- Experience supporting SEM, paid media, or performance marketing creative is a strong plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in design, graphic design, visual communication, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Know More About Us here:
- Life at Target: https://india.target.com/
- Target Tech: https://tech.target.com/
How we rate this
Sr Art Director at Target rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where art direction was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where sem campaigns was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where visual design was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where motion graphics was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Adobe Illustrator in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Art Direction, Sem Campaigns, Visual Design, Motion Graphics, and Adobe Illustrator. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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