Erin Hauber

Erin Hauber is a seasoned design and merchandising professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Design, Merchandising and Commercial Capabilities at Target since April 2025. Previously, Erin held the role of Senior Director of Product Design at Nike from February 2022 to April 2025, where efforts focused on digital product design for Marketplace Partners to enhance digital customer experiences. At USAA, Erin served as Director of Human-Centered Design Practice and Director of Design Research from February 2017 to February 2022, leading a team to improve design maturity and decision-making processes. Erin also contributed to the design community as a member of the Design Leadership Forum at InVision. Additionally, Erin was a lecturer on designing for machine learning at the University of Texas at Austin in early 2018. Erin earned a Master's degree in Design from North Carolina State University and a BA in English and Art History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with distinction and honors.