Introduction to Target and Our Mission
At Target, we are driven by our mission to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. As one of the world's most recognized brands and America's leading retailers, we strive to make Target the preferred shopping destination for our guests by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation, and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Our commitment to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship, and generous community support has been at the forefront of our operations since 1946. We believe in giving back to our communities, and our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.
About Our UX Team and the Role
Target UX is a dynamic group of design, content, research, and accessibility practitioners and experts, passionate about improving and innovating our digital experiences for Target's guests, team members, and partners. As a Lead UX Product Designer - Design Systems, you will be at the forefront of Target's evolving digital experience, shaping it for our guests and contributing to business growth. Our Design System is a multi-platform system used by Target product teams to create engaging and consistent user experiences. You will drive the evolution of the Target Design System, including multi-platform libraries, design tokens, versioning, governance, and accessibility, maximizing user adoption and reusability.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner and collaborate with a cross-functional team of designers, developers, and product managers across teams to identify, prioritize, and create new design components that are reusable, responsive, and accessible, leveraging these relationships to drive adoption of the design system.
- Drive the creation of components and patterns in Figma, ensuring component consistency with code, Information Architecture, tokens alignment, definition of variants, auto-layout, proper utilization of plugins, version control, accessibility, and best practices.
- Ensure the design assets your team creates maintain the highest quality standards and are thoroughly documented with usage guidelines that connect and resonate with the teams using the design system.
- Collaborate effectively with developers to maintain and create coded components that align with our design system.
- Foster education, author training resources, and best practices to ensure a top-notch experience for teams adopting the design system.
- Bring the latest insights, best practices, and design patterns across industries and platforms.
- Operate comfortably in agile environments within the parameters of sprints, helping the team prioritize work considering needs, resources, and capacity.
- Guide the design process, mentor, and coach other designers.
- Hold design systems work to a high standard of craft, including accessibility, user research, information architecture, interaction design, visual design.
- Build a network of relationships to enable your vision in service of our guest and team member experiences.
About You
To succeed in this role, you should have proven experience in design systems as a lead UX designer with a strong portfolio showcasing successful design work building complex products with reusable components. You thrive at the intersection of design strategy, scaled solutions, and craft. Expert skills in UX and product design in complex environments, as well as structuring and planning work, and owning the design process are essential. Advanced proficiency in product design and prototyping tools (i.e., Figma) and advanced strategic problem-solving, systems thinking, and collaboration skills are also required.
Essential Qualifications
- Proven experience in design systems as a lead UX designer.
- Strong portfolio showcasing successful design work building complex products with reusable components.
- Expert skills in UX and product design in complex environments.
- Advanced proficiency in product design and prototyping tools (i.e., Figma).
- Advanced strategic problem-solving, systems thinking, and collaboration skills.
- Advanced understanding of design systems and an ability to communicate its value to a large, complex organization.
- Proficient best practices for responsive design, accessible web, iOS, and Android interfaces that meet WCAG Accessibility standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in agile environments and familiarity with design systems tools and technologies.
- Strong understanding of front-end development principles and how they intersect with design.
- Experience with design systems governance and versioning.
- Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and regulations.
- Experience mentoring or coaching junior designers.
Skills and Competencies
To be successful in this role, you should possess a unique blend of skills and competencies, including:
- Design skills: Expertise in UX and product design, with a strong understanding of design principles, human-centered design, and design systems.
- Technical skills: Advanced proficiency in product design and prototyping tools (i.e., Figma), as well as familiarity with front-end development principles and design systems tools and technologies.
- Collaboration and communication skills: Ability to partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate design decisions and rationale, and foster education and best practices.
- Problem-solving and strategic thinking skills: Advanced strategic problem-solving, systems thinking, and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive the evolution of the Target Design System and maximize user adoption and reusability.
- Leadership and mentoring skills: Ability to guide the design process, mentor, and coach other designers, and build a network of relationships to enable your vision in service of our guest and team member experiences.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Target, we are committed to helping our team members grow and develop in their careers. As a Lead UX Product Designer - Design Systems, you will have access to a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:
- Mentorship and coaching: Opportunities to mentor and coach junior designers, as well as receive mentorship and coaching from experienced leaders in the field.
- Professional development: Access to training and development programs, conferences, and workshops to help you stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies.
- Career advancement: Opportunities to advance your career within the company, either within the UX team or in other areas of the business.
- Networking: Opportunities to build relationships with other designers, developers, and product managers, both within and outside of the company.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Target, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive work environment, which is designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and innovation. As a Lead UX Product Designer - Design Systems, you will be working remotely, with the option to work from home or from one of our office locations. Our company culture is built on a set of values that include:
- Inclusivity: We believe in creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all team members.
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and we foster an environment that encourages open communication, feedback, and mutual respect.
- Innovation: We believe in embracing innovation and taking calculated risks to drive business growth and improvement.
- Integrity: We believe in acting with integrity and ethics in all our interactions, both within and outside of the company.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
At Target, we offer a competitive compensation package, as well as a range of perks and benefits, including:
- Competitive salary: A salary range of $126,600.00 - $227,900.00, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive health benefits: Access to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and other health benefits.
- 401(k) and retirement planning: Opportunities to plan for your future with our 401(k) and retirement planning programs.
- Employee discount: A discount on Target merchandise and services.
- Paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and national holidays.
- Short-term and long-term disability: Protection against unexpected illness or injury.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced UX designer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Lead UX Product Designer - Design Systems at Target, you will have the chance to make a real impact on our digital experiences and contribute to the growth and success of our business. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level. Apply now!
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