Hot Topic
Textile Designer/Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories)
Hot Topic, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Textile Designer/Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories)
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Pay range $68,000 - $72,000 a year
Location City of Industry, CA
Schedule Hybrid schedule – work from HQ in City of Industry, CA three days a week.
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; collaborate 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 an plus.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, strong time‑management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 be able to work efficiently to meet tight production deadlines.
Senioriy Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Retail
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Pay range $68,000 - $72,000 a year
Location City of Industry, CA
Schedule Hybrid schedule – work from HQ in City of Industry, CA three days a week.
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; collaborate 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 an plus.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, strong time‑management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 be able to work efficiently to meet tight production deadlines.
Senioriy Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry Retail
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