Associate Textile Designer/Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories)

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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 YOU'LL NEED

• 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.