Textile Designer

Hot Topic; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic is seeking a Textile Designer/Graphic Artist for Handbags & Accessories to bring our Pop Culture designs to life through original print repeats and artwork. You will collaborate with the Handbag & Accessories Design and Product Development Teams for Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe Merch.

This hybrid role is based at our HQ in City of Industry, CA, requiring three days on-site each week. Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, plus a solid background in graphic arts or

Qualifications

• Certification or education in graphic arts or illustration required.
• 3–4 years of graphic design/illustration experience in wholesale/vertical business, preferably in accessories/handbags.
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Highly organized with strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create original artwork for handbags and wallets for all brands.
• Produce print repeats and match Pantone colors, editing and recoloring as needed.
• Utilize licensed assets while adhering to licensor guidelines and rules.
• Use Photoshop and Illustrator to prepare, modify, and resize artwork for factories.
• Create licensed and original artworks for each delivery and present concepts.

Skills

Graphic design

Illustration

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Pop culture knowledge

Education

Graphic arts / illustration education

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

We're looking for a Textile Designer/Graphic Artist for Handbags & Accessories to bring our Pop Culture designs to life through our product. This role will design original print repeats and artwork by collaborating with the Handbag & Accessories Design and Product Development Teams for Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe Merch.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule and will require to work from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA three days a week.

Pay range

$68,000 - $75,000 a year

Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual’s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training, and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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 articulate 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

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 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
• General knowledge of construction and all creative techniques in relation to handbags/wallets a plus
• 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