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Senior Art Dir Motion Media (hybrid in Minneapolis)

Apply Now Location: 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55403-2542; job id: R0000357714
job family: Advertising & Promotion
schedule: Full time
The pay range is $69,000.00 - $124,200.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Job Title: Sr Art Director, Motion Media

Classification: Exempt

Date Written: October 2024

About Us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

The Enterprise Communications team builds confidence, pride and advocacy for Target, connecting and counseling companywide to move our $100-billion business forward. Using our wide-reaching access and influence, we shape Target’s culture and protect and strengthen its reputation, and we help to drive traffic, sales and guest loyalty.   

We’re looking for bold communicators and relationship-focused pros who think strategically and creatively and are committed to excellent execution and top-quality storytelling for all stakeholders. Comprised of everything from public relations and content and creative teams to executive communication and crisis management, Enterprise Communications offers a world-class canvas for communicators to serve Target’s millions of stakeholders. 

The Sr Art Director, Motion Media is responsible for creating video content that is conceptually, visually, sonically and emotionally engaging. They will work closely with the Creative Director, ACDs, Sr. Designer, producers, content managers, vendors, business partners, video editors, sound engineers and other creative professionals to bring each project’s vision to life. All video work will support the broader team’s strategic roadmap and represent the Target brand.

 As Sr Art Director, Motion Media, you will: 

  • Develop concepts for video projects, partnering with Associate Creative Director, Motion Media, ensuring they align with business and creative objectives and audiences

  • Craft compelling narratives, mood boards and storyboards that effectively convey the intended message, thematic approach and story arc

  • Present concepts to Creative Director, Senior Communications Director and other leaders as needed

  • In partnership with the ACD, Motion Media, help define and maintain the overall creative vision for each project, ensuring consistency in style, tone, and quality

  • Contribute to the production process, partnering with Creative Producers and ACD, Motion Media

  • Provide art direction on set, guiding talent, camera angles, lighting setups, and compositions to ensure they align with the storyboard and creative vision

  • Manage the post-production process, giving direction to video editors, colorists and audio engineers on cuts, transitions, effects, pacing, color and sound to ensure the final product meets the creative standards

  • Film and/or edit short form videos for Target’s owned channels

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and staying within budget

  • Other duties as assigned 

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. 

About You:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience  

  • Minimum 4 years of professional video concepting and art directing

  • Ability to tell authentic, engaging stories through video content

  • Experience creating video content for social media channels

  • Current on video and social media trends

  • Strong sense of aesthetics, knowledge of sound design and ways to appeal to the senses through video work

  • In-depth understanding of video production processes, successfully communicating needs for shoot direction, lighting, sound, and post-production

  • Proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects and other relevant tools

  • Knowledge of other Adobe Creative Suite applications a plus

  • Comfortable with managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and traveling for shoots

  • Strong problem solving, critical thinking, presentation and communication skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on both quick and long-term projects

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.

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