Textile Designer/Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories)
Hot Topic & BoxLunch
Apply to this job Hot Topic HQ - City of Industry, California hybrid Until 8/23/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted June 24, 2026
Job description
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
Compensation (from employer):
68000–75000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Design original handbag and accessory prints, collaborate with teams, create artwork, manage approvals.
Job title
Textile Designer/Graphic Designer (Handbags/Accessories)
Experience level
3-4 years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
retail
Location requirements
hybrid in City of Industry, California, 3 days/week
Salary
$68k–$75k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
illustratorphotoshopgraphic artsillustration
Preferred skills
handbagswalletslicensespop culture
Specializations
graphic artsillustrationprint repeatshandbagsaccessories
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
City of Industry, CA, USA
Hybrid City