Principal Creative Director, Store Design

Target

. Lead the creative vision for Target’s interior store environments .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $292,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading creative vision and design direction for interior environments, with a strong ability to translate conceptual ideas into scalable, buildable designs. Proven experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing executive leadership while balancing creativity with operational complexities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Interior DesignCreative Vision LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationDesign JudgmentPresentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Environmental DesignConcept DevelopmentDesign SystemsMaterials KnowledgeFixture SystemsRetail DesignMentorshipDesign CritiqueScalable DesignExecution of Design

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluenceNavigating AmbiguityBalancing PrioritiesThought Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Four-Year Degree in ArchitectureInterior DesignIndustrial Design

Industry Keywords

RetailHospitalityExperiential DesignCross-Functional OrganizationsEmerging Retail Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the creative vision for Target’s interior store environments
Develop future store concepts, department transformations, and scalable design systems across new stores, remodels, and enterprise initiatives
Serve as the creative authority for interior store design, establishing design direction and preserving creative intent through implementation
Partner with Architecture, Store Planning, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Brand Experience, and cross-functional teams
Provide design direction, critique, mentorship, and thought leadership
Lead complex design initiatives and influence executive leaders and cross-functional partners
Connect guest insights, business strategy, and emerging retail trends to innovative design frameworks
Bring external perspectives and industry-leading practices from retail, hospitality, architecture, and experiential design
Balance creative ambition with speed, cost, and operational complexity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or a related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of relevant experience in retail, interior, environmental, or industrial design
Strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to create compelling physical environments from concept through execution
Demonstrated design judgment and ability to translate conceptual ideas into scalable, buildable environments
Experience working within or alongside complex, cross-functional organizations
Deep understanding of materials, finishes, fixture systems, and how environments are detailed and built
Proven ability to lead through influence, aligning designers and cross-functional partners around a shared creative vision
Strong communication, presentation, and influence skills, including experience presenting to and partnering with executive leadership
Ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and maintain a clear creative vision in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Robust onboarding
Personal and career development