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Hot Topic · 2 months ago

Assistant Apparel Designer

BoxLunch HQ - City of Industry, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$25/hr - $28/hr

1+ years exp

Hot Topic & BoxLunch is a company passionate about pop culture and philanthropy, seeking an Assistant Apparel Designer to support their design team. The role involves executing design projects, creating sketches, and assisting in the design and development process for licensed apparel.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleMusicRetail

Responsibilities

Execute specific design projects as assigned by the Designer and Senior Designer

Create silhouette sketching/ CAD’s (tops, sweaters, bottoms, jackets, dresses, intimates, kids/babies is a plus) and detailed technical sketches with color CAD

Assist with various tasks within the design and development process, including and not limited to creation of flat sketches, tech pack creation/updates and line sheet creation/maintenance

Support designer’s with research and development seasonally

Create, organize, and update reference libraries (fabrics, tech packs, development samples, line sheets, help with email follow up)

Completes approval submits and lab dips

Participate in the preparation of materials for trend concept meetings, line and cad reviews

Maintain an active role in weekly meetings by taking notes and following up as needed

Qualification

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorTechnical sketchingFlat sketchesTime managementCommunication skills

Required

At least one year experience as a design assistant

College degree in design or related field required

Knowledge and experience with licenses carried at Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe

Excellent computer skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to work & thrive in a fast paced, multi-task environment

A natural organizer and time manager

Great communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and you are a solid verbal and written communicator

Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure

Preferred

Experience with kids/babies apparel design

Company

Hot Topic

Glassdoor3.6

Hot Topic is a retail store that offers music and pop culture licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts.

Founded in 1988

California, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://hottopic.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2013-03-07Acquired

Leadership Team

Steve Vranes

CEO

Michael Yerkes

Chief Operating Officer

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