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# Junior Graphic Designer at Hot Topic & BoxLunch

- **Company:** Hot Topic & BoxLunch
- **Location:** City of Industry, CA
- **Compensation:** $24–$29/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-20
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hottopic/3730223a-8e6e-4d28-a2f4-24481cc92f96

## Job description

Love our aesthetic? We’re on the search for a Junior Graphic Designer to support BoxLunch’s marketing initiatives. In the role, you’ll support the creative team in developing a wide range of creative assets – both print and digital. This is a broad reaching role that covers designing creative assets based upon approved campaigns, photo editing and retouching, building print-ready file, preparing digital assets for use in emails and on our website. You’ll also support digital asset management by maintaining files, digital assets, and server organization. If you love our creative style and have the design chops to match it, this role is for you.

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

- Under direction of the Art Director, develops new, original graphics and design elements for future email and brand marketing campaigns.
- Prepare files for final delivery for print and digital formats
- Help design layouts for print and online content including in-store signage, website, emails, social, and other digital and print applications
- Maintain organized working files, final assets, and project documentation.
- Communicate and interact well with peers, supervisors and client representatives (be a team player)
- Accept assigned projects and covers designing creative assets based upon approved campaigns, execute materials based on specs provided from supervisor.
- Attend appropriate meetings on the projects assigned
- Manage assigned projects and tasks through Adobe Workfront, including reviewing project details, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate project status.

## WHAT YOU'LL NEED

- Proven design chops and experience in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Workfront and Adobe XD is required. Experience with Figma is a plus
- At least 1-2 years of graphic design experience (in-house or agency) including photo editing, retouching, and clipping
- Ability to follow established brand guidelines, style guides, and approved creative concepts while maintaining consistency across deliverables
- Ability to take constructive feedback and creative direction well, make requested revisions, and apply feedback consistently to future work
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Familiar with Prepress techniques, packaging and file preparation.
- AA in Graphic Arts preferred or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of pop culture
- Proven organizational skills
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Focused attention to details
- Ability to work under pressure without compromising performance or accuracy in a deadline-oriented environment

## About Hot Topic & BoxLunch

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hot Topic Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of pop culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts, operating under the brands Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Sycamore Partners since 2013)
- **Headquarters**: City of Industry, California, USA
- **Founded**: 1989 (Hot Topic); 2015 (BoxLunch)
- **Founders**: Orv Madden (Hot Topic); BoxLunch was launched by Hot Topic Inc.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Retail – Pop Culture Merchandise, Apparel, and Gifts
- **Target customers**: B2C – Fans of music, anime, gaming, movies, TV, and pop culture; primarily Gen Z and Millennials
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To be the destination of pop culture and music merchandise while giving back to the community. BoxLunch’s specific mission: for every $10 spent, provide a meal to someone in need through Feeding America®.

## Products & Services
- **Hot Topic**: Clothing, accessories, music, jewelry, and collectibles featuring officially licensed band tees, pop culture-inspired collections, anime merch, and fashion apparel. (Brick-and-mortar and e-commerce)
- **BoxLunch**: Pop culture merch and gifts including apparel, collectibles, and accessories. Launched in 2015, with over 150 specialty shops and a thriving e-commerce site. Each purchase helps provide meals to those in need.
- **Her Universe**: A brand focused on female fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and pop culture, offering licensed apparel and accessories.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Hot Topic approx. $741.7M; BoxLunch approx. $74.3M (LinkedIn estimates, combined ~$816M)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Owner: Sycamore Partners (private equity); Partners: Feeding America®, Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, The Trevor Project
- **Growth Signals**: BoxLunch headcount grew 13.9% YoY to 655 employees; Hot Topic headcount grew 6.2% YoY to 2,215 employees; active job postings: 1,184 (as of Sept 2026); BoxLunch has given over 100 million meals to date; expanding distribution centers (La Vergne, TN and Riverside, CA).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive Licensing**: Deep relationships with major entertainment studios and music labels, securing exclusive product lines not available at general retailers.
- **Niche Community Focus**: Strong brand loyalty among pop culture, music, and anime fans; authentic engagement with subcultures.
- **Philanthropy as Differentiator**: BoxLunch’s meal-giving model creates emotional connection and repeat purchases.
- **Omnichannel Presence**: 600+ Hot Topic retail locations, 150+ BoxLunch stores, plus robust e-commerce and distribution network.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand BoxLunch store footprint and e-commerce penetration.
- Strengthen direct-to-consumer relationships through social media and influencer partnerships.
- Continue to invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Grow the Her Universe brand and cater to underserved female fandom.
- Optimize supply chain and distribution for faster fulfillment.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Inclusive, collaborative, and authentic environment where employees are encouraged to “be who you are and love what you do.” The company values creativity and innovation.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work. Typical time on-site is flexible.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Performance bonuses, family medical leave, job training and talent development programs. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities across retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate HQ. Strong internal mobility, with many employees moving between brands (e.g., talent from GameStop, Target, Vans).
- **Community Impact**: Employees take pride in giving back through partnerships with Feeding America, Mental Health America, and other nonprofits.

## Sources
1. [lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/hottopic) – Hot Topic Inc. careers page
2. [linkedin.com/company/hot-topic](https://linkedin.com/company/hot-topic) – Hot Topic company profile
3. [linkedin.com/company/boxlunch](https://linkedin.com/company/boxlunch) – BoxLunch company profile
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/hot-topic-inc) – Hot Topic Inc. culture, perks, and offices
5. [builtinla.com](https://www.builtinla.com/company/hot-topic-inc) – Hot Topic Inc. Los Angeles office overview

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