Lead UX Product Designer Prototyper
@ Target

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
$180,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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Overview

The Lead UX Product Designer Prototyper at Target is responsible for translating complex digital experience challenges into tangible, high-fidelity prototypes. This role blends strategy and craft, using prototyping as a core tool for alignment, exploration, and storytelling to create engaging and inclusive digital experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Build high-fidelity, multi-sensory prototypes using interaction, motion, sound, and visuals.
  • Utilize rapid prototyping and testing to evaluate concept feasibility and impact.
  • Advance Target’s prototyping practice by exploring new tools and workflows.
  • Mentor designers in prototyping, experimentation, and storytelling craft.
  • Lead cross-functional design sprints to explore emerging behaviors and tech opportunities.
  • Translate fuzzy opportunities into clear experience models and service blueprints.
  • Design scalable systems and interaction models for omni-channel platforms.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders across product, UX, marketing, and stores.

About the Team & Culture

The Emerging Experiences team is focused on future-forward guest experiences that are seamless, inspiring, and full of possibility. They work closely with product, engineering, brand, and enterprise strategy to prototype the future and create clarity in complexity.

About You

  • 7+ years of experience in UX, including senior or lead roles.
  • Strong prototyping skills at multiple fidelities using modern tools.
  • Fluency in design systems, UX patterns, and modern interaction paradigms.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional efforts and design sprints.
  • A passion for inclusive design, accessibility, and human-centered innovation.

Work Arrangement & Benefits

This role is considered for a Remote or Hybrid (Flex for Your Day) work arrangement based on Target's needs. Additional benefits include comprehensive health programs, 401(k), employee discounts, paid time off, and more. More details on benefits can be found at Target Careers Benefits.

Key skills/competency

  • UX Design
  • Prototyping
  • Design Systems
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Storytelling
  • User Research
  • Inclusive Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Digital Innovation
  • Testing & Iteration
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How to Get Hired at Target

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Target's culture: Explore mission, values, and employee reviews online.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight UX design and prototyping experience.
  • Prepare design portfolio: Showcase high-fidelity prototypes and case studies.
  • Practice design sprints: Be ready to discuss rapid prototyping techniques.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Figma and Principle basics.
Practice high-fidelity prototyping projects.
Explore motion and interaction design techniques.
Stay updated on generative AI tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a design sprint.
Explain managing ambiguous project requirements.
Discuss collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Share your approach to mentoring team members.

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