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Hi, I'm Chad Albers, a creative leader with over 25 years of experience in branding, art direction, and apparel design, mainly focusing on kids and family markets. I love bringing bold ideas to life through trend-driven visuals and storytelling, having contributed to the success of well-known brands like Cat & Jack and All in Motion. My expertise spans from surface design all the way to in-store experiences, always aiming to create inclusive and engaging work that connects with guests and delivers great results. I also enjoy mentoring junior designers and sharing my skills through youth art workshops.…Hi, I'm Chad Albers, a creative leader with over 25 years of experience in branding, art direction, and apparel design, mainly focusing on kids and family markets. I love bringing bold ideas to life through trend-driven visuals and storytelling, having contributed to the success of well-known brands like Cat & Jack and All in Motion. My expertise spans from surface design all the way to in-store experiences, always aiming to create inclusive and engaging work that connects with guests and delivers great results. I also enjoy mentoring junior designers and sharing my skills through youth art workshops.

Chad Albers

Art Director, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Chad Albers, a creative leader with over 25 years of experience in branding, art direction, and apparel design, mainly focusing on kids and family markets. I love bringing bold ideas to life through trend-driven visuals and storytelling, having contributed to the success of well-known brands like Cat & Jack and All in Motion. My expertise spans from surface design all the way to in-store experiences, always aiming to create inclusive and engaging work that connects with guests and delivers great results. I also enjoy mentoring junior designers and sharing my skills through youth art workshops.…Hi, I'm Chad Albers, a creative leader with over 25 years of experience in branding, art direction, and apparel design, mainly focusing on kids and family markets. I love bringing bold ideas to life through trend-driven visuals and storytelling, having contributed to the success of well-known brands like Cat & Jack and All in Motion. My expertise spans from surface design all the way to in-store experiences, always aiming to create inclusive and engaging work that connects with guests and delivers great results. I also enjoy mentoring junior designers and sharing my skills through youth art workshops.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Chad Albers, a creative leader with over 25 years of experience in branding, art direction, and apparel design, mainly focusing on kids and family markets. I love bringing bold ideas to life through trend-driven visuals and storytelling, having contributed to the success of well-known brands like Cat & Jack and All in Motion.

My expertise spans from surface design all the way to in-store experiences, always aiming to create inclusive and engaging work that connects with guests and delivers great results. I also enjoy mentoring junior designers and sharing my skills through youth art workshops.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Sr. Art Textile Artist at Target

June 30, 2025 - July 9, 2025

Led graphics and print design for Cat & Jack's Toddler Boy category, blending trend-forward innovation with commercial appeal across multiple seasonal collections annually. Contributed to Cat & Jack’s growth as one of Target’s top-performing private labels by shaping visual storytelling and presenting seasonal concepts to cross-functional teams and executive leadership. Created athletic and performance graphics for All-in-Motion, aligning with brand values and inclusive design principles. Mentored junior designers, supported design development, team collaboration, and career growth. Championed inclusive and representative storytelling, ensuring product lines reflected a diverse range of identities. Extended creative expertise beyond Target by leading youth art workshops for schools and nonprofits, fostering creative confidence in young artists.

Sr. Art Director at Target

October 31, 2015 - July 9, 2025

Drove creative strategy for Pets, Candy, and Wine categories, executing packaging, signage, and seasonal campaigns that resonated with Target’s guest audience. Directed cross-channel Halloween campaigns ensuring cohesive storytelling across video, print, and in-store touchpoints. Collaborated on packaging design for owned-brands like Archer Farms, Boots & Barkley, and Choxie, elevating everyday essentials through strategic design. Secured six U.S. design patents for innovative concepts in the Target GiftCard program. Guided art direction and photography for softlines and home circulars, aligning visuals with seasonal strategy and business goals.

Art Director at Dayton’s / Marshall Field’s

November 30, 2005 - July 9, 2025

Executed creative direction for high-profile seasonal campaigns including Back-to-School, Holiday Shows, and Paris Flea Market across layout, photography, and in-store signage. Designed direct mail and catalog layouts for Kids and Fine Jewelry, enhancing brand storytelling and guest engagement. Redesigned GiftCard branding and visuals to enhance shelf appeal, strengthen brand identity, and contribute to increased sales and guest engagement.