At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about creativity, high performance and pop culture. We are looking for an Associate Designer who’s just as passionate about pop culture as we are to join our growing team and assist our Designers with turning our licenses into wearable fashion accessories. This role is hands on and will help keep the stars aligned for the design and product team.
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
- Responsible for conceptualizing, developing and creating bags for licensed and non licensed product under the direction of the Sr. Designer.
- Work closely with the buying, product development, art and technical design team throughout the development process to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity
- Assist design team with following the product through its full development process – helping review and approving designs, revisions and submissions.
- Assist design team in creating technical sketches/CADs , maintain design records and creates line sheets for submissions.
- Maintains lineplan layouts by updating collections as completed
- Assists with various design projects assigned by the Sr. Designer and Director of PD.
- Creates trend/moodboards and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve alignment on projects.
- Research and shop market for trend and inspiration, identifying new trends
- Research pop culture properties and trends
- Maintain organized fabric and sample library
- Maintain an active role in weekly meetings by taking notes and following up as needed
- Assist with opening sample shipments when needed
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- College degree in design or related field required
- 2-4 years of design experience, preferably in a corporate/team environment
- Licensing experience preferred but not required
- Passion and knowledge of pop culture and the licenses that Hot Topic, Box Lunch and Her Universe have
- Basic technical knowledge of bag design and construction – embellishments a plus
- Flat (CAD) sketching skills – Adobe Illustrator – required
- Team player – ability to adapt to a face paced ever changing environment
- Highly organized, strong time management skills and excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Strong computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook
- Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change and maintains composure under pressure
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
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What We Do
At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe.
Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few.
Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started.
Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do!
When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!
Why Work With Us
It's the perfect place for creative, technical, and logical minds to combine. Everyone is passionate and motivated here, it's contagious.
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