Job Description

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win.

Fueling the continued success of one of the world’s most beloved and recognized brands is a distinctly capable, creative and innovative Marketing organization. Target Marketing is well known for inspiring and surprising guests, and we pride ourselves on connecting them to the products and experiences they expect and deserve from Target. We study our guests to discover new needs and insights, and then craft every interaction to build brand love. We are market experts who insist on a clear and cohesive understanding of our business objectives, guest segments and behaviors, strategies and tactics, overcoming obstacles and measuring success. Our commitment to partnering both internally and with external agencies gives us a wide range of capabilities, from award-winning creative work to exciting and unique promotional marketing. Leveraging our collective assets and fostering a healthy, supportive and open team culture, we deliver a holistically gratifying experience that guests can only get at Target.

Target Creative is the in-house creative agency dedicated to bringing one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable brands to life. Whether through design, marketing or brand work, we are the driving force behind delivering Target’s dynamic, inventive and unmistakable storytelling to its massive global audience. Our mission is to inspire a sense of joy, wonder and excitement, and to take our guests—and ourselves—somewhere new. Never resting on past wins or settling for anything less than extraordinary, our origin story built us to thrive in the competitive and changing retail marketplace. We tell a compelling and cohesive brand story, maximizing our messages across multiple platforms—whether via a digital art gallery or a new $1 billion children’s clothing brand. Operating as one fully integrated team in both the U.S. and overseas, Target Creative comprises the best and brightest talent to execute market-leading creative strategy, design, writing, video production, operations, digital, UX, social media and more. We leverage smart and rewarding external partnerships while closely aligning with our Target teams. Together, we tackle every creative challenge with our amplified strengths, ultimately bearing the groundbreaking creative work that helps make Target the decisive guest favorite, year after year.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Creating visually stunning motion graphics and animations for various social media platforms - the style of work can range from from kinetic typography to 2D/3D character animation.

• Utilizing video software, such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro & Cinema 4D/ Blender to design and execute 2D & 3D motion graphics.

• Incorporating typography, visual effects, and sound design to enhance the overall impact and engagement of social media content.

• Adapting and optimizing motion graphics for different screen sizes and resolutions to ensure seamless playback on various devices.

• Demonstrating a keen eye for aesthetics and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality motion graphic deliverables that are consistent with the brand.

• Contributing to the creative process by bringing innovative ideas and creative solutions to the table, contributing to the overall success of the team.

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to project timelines, and delivering projects on time.

• Effectively collaborating with the team of art directors, copywriters, video editors, 3D artists and project management to conceptualise and execute work.

• Staying updated with industry trends and best practices, continuously refining skills, and exploring new techniques to push the boundaries of craft.

Key Requirements

• Prior experience as a Motion Graphics Designer as well as a strong portfolio of sample projects (4-5 years), Nice to have : 2D/3D CGI experience.

• Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects and other Creative Cloud Softwares or similar tools

• A keen eye for design and aesthetics and knowledge of social media trends

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively

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