Textile Designer/Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories)

We're looking for a Textile Designer/Graphic Artist for Handbags & Accessories to bring our Pop Culture designs to life through our product. This role will design original print repeats and 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 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