Hot Topic

Associate Textile Designer, Graphic Designer – Handbags, Accessories

Hot Topic

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: City of Industry • California • United States

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About the role

  • 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

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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
graphic designillustrationtextile designoriginal artwork creationprint repeats productioncolor matchingart specification pagesgraphic design principlescreative thinkingtime management
Soft Skills
highly organizeddetail orientedeffective communicationmeets deadlinesmanages multiple projectsanticipates changemaintains composure under pressureteam playeradaptabilitystrong written and verbal communication
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in graphic designBachelor's degree in textile design