Lead Architecture Project Designer (Full-Time Remote or Hybrid)

Employer
Target
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted
Jul 23, 2022
Closes
Aug 08, 2022
Employment Status
Full Time
Description:
About us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

A role in Store Design-Architecture means the opportunity to apply your innovative and sustainable architectural design and technical expertise. Your work will ultimately help define the physical experience. The interactions and connectivity between the physical, digital and human elements Target develops for our guest, will evolve the brand image in store and ultimately support Target's business strategies. You'll interpret program and scope details to integrate them with interior and exterior site design and aesthetic for new stores, remodels and innovation projects

As a Lead Architecture Project Designer, you will have responsibility for developing, maintaining and effectively training all site design, exterior design, and interior store design. Role will require juggling multiple projects or programs at one time in various stages of development, a full understanding of how buildings are designed, detailed and constructed, with innate knowledge of general technical Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical systems, and Sustainability expertise that influence design solutions.

You will translate strategy into design intent through the development of concept options including sketches and renderings and inform, direct and speak to design aesthetic to internal and external (city, developer) or internally produced work. Inclusive to this is creating and maintaining design criteria, engaging in quality assurance routines, and training/onboarding internal and external partners as needed to service our programs.

You will be responsible to research retail and other industry benchmarks, competition and internal guest insights to inform concept direction as well as maintain knowledge and understanding of current industry design trends and best methods. You will lead coordination with cross enterprise team members (e.g. Construction, Engineering, Real Estate, Store Planning, Fixture Design, Store Operations, Procurement, Creative, Space and Presentation, Visual Merchandising, etc.) to complete design concepts and deliver project scopes that align with strategic direction, schedule and budget. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Please submit a portfolio or work samples with the application

About you:
  • 4 Year accredited degree (architecture or interior design preferred and or related Master's degree)
  • 6-12 years relevant experience (retail preferred)
  • Excellent design and presentation skills, communication, collaboration, organizational and project management skills
  • Proven design, project management, and visual communication drawing skills, to develop preliminary solutions for design or technical problems
  • Knowledge of ASME systems, basic building materials, how buildings are designed, detailed and built, interior and exterior finishes, plastics, metal and wood manufacturing processes. Sustainability (LEED Certification) expertise is preferred.
  • Ability to autonomously think strategically and conceptually
  • Ability to autonomously think holistically while developing design and technical concepts
  • Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external industry working relationships
  • Proficient in Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite


This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $85,400- $153,700 . Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond.

Job Description

About Us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.

Target's distinctive brand love is infused throughout its many physical locations by the Properties teams. We have a direct and positive impact on the real estate, design, construction and maintenance of our stores, distribution centers and headquarters. Are you ready to help strategically grow Target's brand through leading-edge design, development, construction, and preservation? Can you effectively balance the efficiencies of a large-design build company with the unique challenges and innovative solutions required by individual sites? Then take your place on one of our Properties teams and help us make the most of Target's physical assets, both in the U.S. and overseas.

As a Lead Architecture Project Designer, you will have responsibility for developing, maintaining and effectively training all site design, exterior design, and interior store design. Role will require juggling multiple projects or programs at one time in various stages of development, a full understanding of how buildings are designed, detailed and constructed, with innate knowledge of general technical Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical systems, and Sustainability expertise that influence design solutions.

You will translate strategy into design intent through the development of concept options including sketches and renderings and inform, direct and speak to design aesthetic to internal and external (city, developer) or internally produced work. Inclusive to this is creating and maintaining design criteria, engaging in quality assurance routines, and training/onboarding internal and external partners as needed to service our programs.

You will be responsible to research retail and other industry benchmarks, competition and internal guest insights to inform concept direction as well as maintain knowledge and understanding of current industry design trends and best methods. You will lead coordination with cross enterprise team members (e.g. Construction, Engineering, Real Estate, Store Planning, Fixture Design, Store Operations, Procurement, Creative, Space and Presentation, Visual Merchandising, etc.) to complete design concepts and deliver project scopes that align with strategic direction, schedule and budget. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Please submit a portfolio or work samples with the application

About you:
  • 4 Year accredited degree (architecture or interior design preferred and or related Master's degree)
  • 6-12 years relevant experience (retail preferred)
  • Excellent design and presentation skills, communication, collaboration, organizational and project management skills
  • Proven design, project management, and visual communication drawing skills, to develop preliminary solutions for design or technical problems
  • Knowledge of ASME systems, basic building materials, how buildings are designed, detailed and built, interior and exterior finishes, plastics, metal and wood manufacturing processes. Sustainability (LEED Certification) expertise is preferred.
  • Ability to autonomously think strategically and conceptually
  • Ability to autonomously think holistically while developing design and technical concepts
  • Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external industry working relationships
  • Proficient in Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite


This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $85,400- $153,700 . Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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