Designer (Handbags/Non-Apparel/Accessories)
Full-time 78000 - 83000 USD per-year-salaryJob Overview
At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about creativity and high performance. We're also passionate about Pop Culture...in case you hadn't noticed. We are looking for a Handbag Designer to join our team and turn our licenses into 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.
At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about creativity and high performance. We're also passionate about Pop Culture...in case you hadn't noticed. We are looking for a Handbag Designer to join our team and turn our licenses into 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
- Collaborate closely with the Senior designer on the complete design process from concept to final, including: conceptualizing, creating, and developing bags for licensed and non licensed product
- Reviewing and revising prototypes with cross-functional team
- Extremely detailed CADS and specs for handbags/SLGs, and other accessories categories
- Prepare spec sheets with detailed technical / construction information and art direction for cross functional partners
- Communicate effectively & work closely with Apparel Design, Buying, PD, Art and Technical Design teams throughout the development process to ensure the highest level of quality and integrity
- Maintain design records and material library, and ensures line sheets are up to date
- Hardware development, specification, and illustrating for hardlines and non-apparel
- Research and shop market for trend and inspiration, creating boards (as needed), identifying new trends in fabric, trim, fit, and hardware pieces, and other raw materials
- Maintain an active role in weekly meetings by taking notes and following up as needed with the licensing/buying teams
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- College degree in fashion design, handbag design, accessory design or related field preferred
- 5+ years in design/product development in vertical retail and ecomm companies in handbags and other hardline accessories categories
- Understanding of bag design and technical construction and manufacturing of non-apparel/hardlines categories (International factories)
- Accurate Flat (CAD) sketching skills – Adobe Illustrator – required
- Strong computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, Excel, Adobe
- 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