Who are We?

At Target, we’re getting back to what we’re famous for - real quality, that’s really affordable.
We’re making products that stand up to the test of everyday life, at prices that don’t cost the earth.
We’re making mums happy. Kids smile. Family life, that little bit easier.
We’re making sure every Australian can enjoy our products, whilst making a positive difference to our planet so families can trust and rely on us for generations to come.
That’s the Target Australians needs right now. And that’s the Target we’re here to be.

As an iconic Australian retailer with over 130 stores nationally and a rapidly growing online presence, we’re immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are

That's Target!

What will you do?

As the Graphic Designer/Art Director the primary purpose of the role is concepting, designing and production of digital creative for the Target business across social media, E-commerce, email, display and print advertising.
Creating communications which land their intended message in line with our brand personality and marketing objectives, resulting in effective, breakthrough communications and delivering best practise digital solutions and shaping our digital standards.

Key responsibilities will also include:

• Delivers creative and campaigns that answer the brief and executes/maintains the brand strategy. Good attention to detail in all projects.
  

• Proactively brings innovation, ideas and influence creative results
  

• Collaboration with marketing and merchandise teams to produce all digital branded collateral
  

• Delivers a creative solution that exceeds key objectives and metrics
  

• Understanding of software programs
  

• Understanding of digital platforms and channels – Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest
  

• Understanding of print media including catalogue and point of sale
  

• Follows the key parts of the process.
  

• Projects delivered on time and within budget. Keeps line manager, piers, departments and agency partners across project progress.
  

• Clear communication throughout the process
  

• Working closely with the photographic teams to ensure the creative direction and content requirements are delivered accurately and on brand
  

• Strong art direction skills with both static and moving imagery
  

• Influences effective presentation of product

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have high attention to detail and a strong understanding of our Target customer. You will have the ability to take ownership of tasks, build strong working relationships to achieve objectives and provide sound reasoning and decision quality:
This is the perfect role for a driven individual, who excels in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Someone who suggests creative ideas and innovative solutions by explores multiple alternatives and approaches to overcome obstacles and find solutions.

• 5+ years in a digital or advertising agency as graphic designer/art director
  

• Diploma or equivalent in Design, multi-media or advertising
  

• Graphic or digital design degree and/or equivalent work experience
  

• Deep understanding of all social media channels and the specific types of content needed to resonate with channel-specific consumers
  

• Experience working in cross-discipline teams and the ability to work autonomously
  

• A strong understanding of current industry tools; and the ability to quickly adapt to adopt new technologies
  

• The ability to balance creative and conceptual thinking with an appreciation of user-centric design and experience
  

• Makes creative and strategic decisions on a daily basis that ensure both profitability and creative quality
  

• Thorough understanding of art direction, eg briefing designers, finished artists, web, photographers, stylists, illustrators etc
  

• Take pride in delivering thoughtful, strategic, high quality work
  

• Strong conceptual thinking across desktop and mobile design
  

• Adobe suite including: In design, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, & Sketch
  

• HTML 5 and UX experience would be an advantage
  

• Copy writing experience would be an advantage
  

What will you get?

Target has some great benefits, including:

• Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group
  

• Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks.
  

• Access to Employee Assistance Program
  

• Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with onsite parking and a café!
  

• Novated leasing options
  

• Paid parental leave scheme
  

• Flexible work arrangements

Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part.

As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.

Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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