Textile Designer/Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories)

Team: Design

Location: Hot Topic HQ - City of Industry, California

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: hybrid

Salary:

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 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

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