Target Appoints Isaac Mizrahi as Creative Director at Large with Summer Mentorship Program
TGT•Target has appointed Isaac Mizrahi as its first Creative Director at Large, where he will advise on product design, mentor internal designers, and spearhead a summer mentorship program launching in summer 2026. Mizrahi’s role includes identifying new partnerships and enhancing Target’s design credibility and cultural relevance.
1. Creative Director at Large Role
Target has named Isaac Mizrahi as its first Creative Director at Large. In this role, Mizrahi will advise Target’s internal design team on product concepts, design innovation, and emerging trends. He will collaborate with senior vice president of design Gena Fox to identify new partnerships, capabilities, and experiences that enhance Target’s design authority and cultural relevance.
2. Summer Mentorship Program
Launching summer 2026, Mizrahi will lead an immersive mentorship program for select designers. Activities include one-on-one mentorship sessions, creative immersion experiences, inspiration trips, and design workshops. This initiative aims to accelerate creative development across established leaders and emerging talent, providing direct insights from Mizrahi’s decades-long career in fashion and design.
3. Design Leadership and Brand Impact
Mizrahi will contribute to brand storytelling and collaborate on design-focused partnerships that engage communities and build cultural relevance. His involvement is expected to bring joy, style, and sophistication to Target’s assortments, reinforcing the retailer’s position as a destination for accessible, exceptional design and potentially driving customer loyalty and sales growth.
