Technical Designer - Bags

Job Description

Job Description

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

Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual’s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training, and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.