Hot Topic Inc.

Hot Topic Inc.

City of Industry, CA
12,000 Total Employees
539 Local Employees
Year Founded: 1989
Working here is the sh*t.

At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe. Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few. Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started. Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!


Hot Topic Inc. Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
City of Industry, CA

What the Team is Saying

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Technology We Use

Access
Access
DATABASES
ASP.NET
ASP.NET
FRAMEWORKS
DB2
DB2
DATABASES
Java
Java
LANGUAGES
JavaScript
JavaScript
LANGUAGES
jQuery
jQuery
LIBRARIES
jQuery UI
jQuery UI
LIBRARIES
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
DATABASES
MySQL
MySQL
DATABASES
Node.js
Node.js
FRAMEWORKS
Oracle
Oracle
DATABASES
React
React
LIBRARIES
Snowflake
Snowflake
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SQL
SQL
LANGUAGES
Twitter Bootstrap
Twitter Bootstrap
LIBRARIES
Web Services: RESTful and SOAP
Web Services: RESTful and SOAP
DATABASES
Code Repository Management: Git, Svn
Code Repository Management: Git, Svn
DATABASES
IDE tools: VS code, Eclipse
IDE tools: VS code, Eclipse
DATABASES
SAAS Based WMS and Order Management Systems
SAAS Based WMS and Order Management Systems
DATABASES
Confluence
Confluence
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Google Analytics
Google Analytics
ANALYTICS
JIRA
JIRA
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Smartsheet
Smartsheet
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Monetate
Monetate
ANALYTICS
Tealium
Tealium
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Adobe Analytics
Adobe Analytics
ANALYTICS
IBM Cognos
IBM Cognos
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Google Cloud
Google Cloud
ANALYTICS
Salesforce
Salesforce
CRM
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
CRM
Unix Scripting
Unix Scripting
CRM

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