Associate Textile Designer/Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories)

Hot Topic & BoxLunch • City of Industry, CA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for an Associate Textile Designer/Graphic Artist for Handbags & Accessories to bring our Pop Culture designs to life through our product. This role will support the Non Apparel/Handbag Art team in their general needs but also design some original 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, textile design, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years of graphic design/illustration work experience in a wholesale/vertical business, preferably in accessories, handbags/backpacks and other non-apparel categories but not necessary
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop; a good understanding of graphic design principles, creative thinking, and effective communication
• 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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Textile graphic designs, patterns and prints
• Support the needs of the Textile designers to execute design concepts and other functions when necessary
• Create original artwork for handbags and wallets – Licensed and Non licensed for all brands from the direction of our design team when needed
• 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
• Partner with the HT Inc DTR Apparel Art teams when necessary
• Provide color comments on PPs/Strikeoffs to PD
• Create and revise Art specification pages for submission to the licensor for approval of collections

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level