Technical Designer - Bags
Full-time 80000 - 85000 USD per-year-salaryJob Overview
At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about creativity, high performance, and pop culture. We are looking for a Technical Designer - Handbags, 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 as you’ll be helping us to ensure that our construction and quality are at its best!
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.
At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about creativity, high performance, and pop culture. We are looking for a Technical Designer - Handbags, 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 as you’ll be helping us to ensure that our construction and quality are at its best!
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 Tech packs for all bag and wallet silhouettes with the direction of the Sr Designer, ensuring proper construction and execution.
- Create templates for new silhouettes for our artists
- Work closely with Design/PD to review samples and make technical corrections for the factory
- Review pre-production samples to ensure that all measurements and details were followed by the factory and are accurate.
- Create new hardware development when needed
- Correspond with factories if there are any questions related to tech packs or original intent
- Work with buyers if specs are needed for website copy
- Work closely with designer on developing new silhouettes
- Teaming up with Director of PD and Design to ensure we are keeping costs down, but keeping quality elevated and consistent
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as fashion design or a related discipline, is preferred
- Previous accessories manufacturing experience preferred
- 4 years of relevant experience in a fashion or accessories-related role, such as design
- Basic understanding of patternmaking, bag/wallet construction, materials, and embellishments are preferred
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to review and document design specifications accurately
- Effective communication skills necessary to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- A willingness to learn and adapt to the technical design processes and standards of the company
- Strong computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator
- Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
- Team player – ability to adapt to a fast-paced ever changing environment
- Highly organized, strong time management skills, and excellent communication skills – both written and verbal