Textile Designer, Graphic Designer – Handbags, Accessories

Hot Topic

Textile Designer/Graphic Artist designing original artworks for handbags and accessories at Hot Topic. Collaborating with design and product development teams to deliver Pop Culture themed products.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeCity of Industry • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Hot Topic Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 5001 - 10000 employees Founded 1989 🛒 Retail 🛍️ eCommerce 👗 Fashion Retail
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Fashion Hot Topic is a retailer known for offering a wide variety of pop culture-themed apparel, accessories, and collectibles. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in alternative fashion and merchandise related to music, movies, TV shows, and other beloved franchises. With over 630 store locations across the U. S. and Canada, Hot Topic serves as a hub for fans of comics, bands, anime, and more, offering everything from graphic tees and Funko Pops! to band shirts and cosplay accessories. Its online and physical stores are a go-to destination for those passionate about pop culture and fan merchandise. Textile Designer, Graphic Designer – Handbags, Accessories Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 53 minutes ago 🏢🏡 City of Industry – Hybrid 💵 $68k - $75k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ✍️ Graphics Designer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
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 🎯 Requirements
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
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Hard Skills & Tools

graphic designillustrationartwork creationprint repeats productioncolor matchingart specificationmoodboard creationcreative techniques

Soft Skills

highly organizeddetail-orientedtime managementexcellent communicationability to manage multiple projectsanticipates changemaintains composure under pressureteam playeradaptability

Certifications

certification in graphic artscertification in illustration