Full-Time

Associate Fashion Apparel Designer

Posted on 4/23/2024

Hot Topic

Hot Topic

10,001+ employees

Licensed pop culture merchandise and apparel

Consumer Goods

Mid

City of Industry, CA, USA

Required Skills
CAD
Communications
Adobe Photoshop
Word/Pages/Docs
Requirements
  • College degree in design or related field required
  • 3+ years of design experience, preferably in a corporate/team environment, Licensing, Fashion, Junior, Men’s
  • Basic technical knowledge of fabric construction, finishes, sewing techniques, graphics and trim
  • Must be knowledgeable in Pop Culture & Licensing
  • Must have flat (CAD) Sketching Skills
  • Team player, able to adapt to a fast pace ever-changing environment
  • Highly organization and communication skills - both written & verbal
  • Strong computer (Mac) skills including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Responsibilities
  • Help design team create sketches and tech packs
  • Prepare tech pack construction pages with detailed technical information
  • Maintain design records and create line sheets for cross-functional teams
  • Conceptualize, develop, and create apparel for Men’s, Juniors, Plus size, and Denim
  • Develop and assist team with presenting trend/mood boards
  • Research and shop the market for trend and inspiration
  • Identify new trends in fabric, trim, fit, and hardware pieces and other raw materials
  • Work closely with buying, product development, art, and technical design team
  • Follow the product through its full development process
  • Participate in the conceptual development of product lines

Hot Topic offers a diverse range of officially licensed pop culture merchandise, including fashion apparel, collectibles, and accessories, featuring merchandise from various bands and characters. The product line showcases a unique blend of fashion and fandom, catering to a wide audience of enthusiasts.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

City of Industry, California

Founded

1989

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

11%