Love our aesthetic? We’re on the search for a Product Designer. This person will help lead Hot Topic, Box Lunch & Her Universe into the future where websites, apps & stores are seamless, engaging experiences for our customers.
We have a lot going on here at Hot Topic, and 2026 will be a busy year for the digital experiences team. This will be a great opportunity to work on a variety of projects with some awesome & talented people. We’ll be looking to leverage what you do best, give you opportunities to level-up your skillset, and welcome you as part of our dynamic & diverse team.
This role will be onsite 2 days per week in our City of Industry, CA office.
Pay range is $75,000-$95,000
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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Attend team meetings, daily scrums & project kick-offsUnderstand product specifications, business goals & user expectations/frustrationsConduct competitive research to document similar challenges & solutionsCreate wireframes, high-fidelity comps and prototypesBrainstorm & design multiple options, to find the best solution for the projectContribute to and maintain a growing design system to elevate the brand’s visual identityWork directly with product owners, stakeholders & developers to identify & adhere experiences to our standards and requirements Take an active role in learning new skills, overcoming challenges, and engaging with team & cross-functional partners
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
2+ years of relevant experience, ideally in eCommerceUser Experience fundamentals (Wireframes, User Journeys, Accessibility Guidelines & Prototypes) Visual Design fundamentals (High Fidelity Mockups, Layout and Visual Hierarchy, Typography, Iconography)Understanding of best practices, patterns & design trendsUnderstanding of platform differences: Mobile Web, Desktop, App (iOS & Android)HTML & CSS fundamentalsE-Commerce and User Research experience or understandingExperience with component libraries & frameworks, such as Bootstrap, etc.Previous experience working within a team environment, using agile & lean processesExperience with design and prototyping tools, such as Figma, XD, Sketch etc and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)Experience with AI design tools (Figma Make, Cursor, etc)An interest in internet culture and pop-culture, whether it be movies, music, television or animationGood communication skills: written, verbal & visualAn understanding of retail, e-commerce, and marketing fundamentals