Apparel Graphic Designer

$65,000 - $72,000/Yr

Hot Topic - City of Industry, CA

Full-time

City of Industry, CA

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

We're looking for a Graphic Designer to bring our Pop Culture designs to life through our product. This role will design original graphics and artwork for both licensed and non-licensed apparel. You'll work with our POD & DTR design team to conceptualize and create the coolest designs for our customers at lightning speed. The position requires working under the direction of the design manager and design team to create original apparel graphics. You will design original graphics and artwork, as well as contribute ideas to the design process regarding color and placement. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating artwork call outs and delivering them to vendors, making recommendations and changes on re-coloring existing artwork, and staying current with markets and trends. You will create graphics for both licensed and non-licensed apparel and understand and oversee the artwork process from design creation to print-ready production.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the design manager and design team to create original apparel graphics.
• Design original graphics and artwork, contributing ideas to the design process regarding color and placement.
• Create artwork call outs and deliver them to vendors.
• Make recommendations and changes on re-coloring existing artwork.
• Stay current with markets and up on current trends.
• Create graphics for both licensed and non-licensed apparel.
• Understand and oversee the artwork process from design creation to print-ready production.

Requirements

• Geek-level knowledge of Hot Topic licensed partners (Disney, Marvel, Warner Brothers, Cartoon Network, Lucasfilm, Studio Ghibli, and more).
• Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience in graphic arts and apparel design.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe CS6 Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator) is required.
• Formal training (certified) and/or education in graphic arts required.
• Bachelor's degree in Design or Graphic Design preferred.
• Ability to effectively use computer design applications and hand-drawn/illustrations for mixed media artwork.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback, and be a solid verbal and written communicator.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize appropriately, cope well with change, and maintain composure under pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge with DTG process and experience is a plus.
• Experience designing for licensed apparel.
• Experience in the Streetwear industry is a plus.
• Ability to quickly design strong trend-based graphics.