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Hot Topic · 2 months ago

Textile Designer/Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories)

Hot Topic HQ - City of Industry, California

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$68K/yr - $72K/yr

3+ years exp

Hot Topic & BoxLunch is seeking a Textile Designer/Graphic Artist for Handbags & Accessories to bring Pop Culture designs to life. This role involves creating original artwork and collaborating with design teams to develop products that align with brand guidelines.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleMusicRetail

Responsibilities

Create original artwork for handbags and wallets – Licensed and Non licensed for all brands from the direction of our design team

Produce print repeats from final artwork; editing, recoloring and matching color to pantone standards

Utilize licensed assets creatively while adhering to licensor rules and guidelines

Use Photoshop and Illustrator to prepare, modify, and resize artwork; collaborating with product development and design team to articulates printing and design techniques to factories

Create licensed and original non licensed artworks for each delivery

Partner with the HT Inc DTR Apparel Art teams as needed

Manage Strike off/PP art approvals and comments to PD with design

Create and revise Art specification pages for submission to the licensor for approvals of collections

Create and present print concepts/moodboards in collaboration with our design team and buyers

Qualification

Graphic design experienceIllustrator proficiencyPhotoshop proficiencyHandbagsCommunication skillsTime managementTeam playerDetail-oriented

Required

Certification or education in graphic arts or illustration required

3-4 years of graphic design/illustration work experience in a wholesale/vertical business, preferably in accessories, handbags/backpacks, and other non-apparel categories

Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop

Highly organized, detail-oriented, strong time management skills, and excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

Meets deadlines, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, anticipates change, and maintains composure under pressure

Passion and knowledge of pop culture and the licenses that Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe have

Team player – ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Must to be able to work efficiently to meet tight production deadlines