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

$68,000 - $75,000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.