Technical Designer - Bags

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.

• 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

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as fashion design or a related discipline, is preferred
• Previous accessories manufacturing experience preferred
• 4 years of relevant experience in a fashion or accessories-related role, such as design
• Basic understanding of patternmaking, bag/wallet construction, materials, and embellishments are preferred
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to review and document design specifications accurately
• Effective communication skills necessary to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• A willingness to learn and adapt to the technical design processes and standards of the company
• Strong computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
• Team player – ability to adapt to a fast-paced ever changing environment
• Highly organized, strong time management skills, and excellent communication skills – both written and verbal