Business/Organization: Target Corporation
Title: Design Director / Kids Apparel
Email: kaela.murphy@target.com
Biography:
I am an Apparel Design Director with more than 20 years’ experience developing highly successful, guest focused, and purpose driven owned brands and products for Target. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design in 2004, and was fortunate to build my career at Target starting in entry level design positions, and eventually
advancing to Design Manager & Director leadership roles in Ready-to wear, Intimates & Sleepwear, and Kids Apparel. During my time at Target I have had the opportunity to build, launch, and develop several owned brands across these categories, including the launch of Cat & Jack in Being part of the Cat & Jack launch helped me see the possibilities of what design can do when we are in service of our guest and seek to celebrate them through our product withinclusivity, joy, and value.
I’m passionate about creating joyful products, environments, and experiences by leveraging research, empathy, and creativity to deliver innovative solutions. I am also passionate about sustainability, an advocate for 3D design, as well as efforts to reduce waste, make responsible material choices, and explore opportunities to improve our impact on people & planet. Most
importantly, I strive to be an inclusive leader who seeks out and values diverse perspectives and supports the development of creative talent through mentoring and coaching.
