Associate Textile Designer / Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories) at hottopic

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