Print / Pattern Designer

Bandit Running•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bandit Running is seeking a Surface / Print / Pattern Designer to bring artistic vision to performance apparel. The role combines color expertise, print development, and technical precision to create patterns and graphics that unite functional performance with visual storytelling, optimized for active fabrics and movement. Working closely with the Lead Designer, the designer will develop custom prints, colorways, and layouts across apparel categories, balancing an elevated, modern aesthetic with the requirements of high-performance fabrics and print techniques. The designer will develop original repeat and engineered prints, contribute to seasonal print direction and storytelling, and prepare accurate factory-ready artwork. The role includes creating 3D renders to verify placement and scale, supplying precise color comments and artwork callouts, collaborating with factories toward the desired bulk result, and reviewing initial strike-offs and lab dips. The designer will also work with materials and design teams to ensure print compatibility with stretch, compression, texture, opacity, and finish. This is a full-time, in-office position at Bandit Running’s Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters. The stated salary is $85,000–$95,000, plus equity and benefits.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in print or surface design, ideally in performance or lifestyle apparel.
A strong portfolio demonstrating refined taste, color sensibility, and versatility in pattern design.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
Working knowledge of color-separation tools and CAD software, as well as 3D software such as Browzwear or CLO.
Exceptional understanding of color theory, print placement, repeat building, and digital file organization.
Comfort working across abstract and graphic pattern design, from minimal to expressive.
Familiarity with activewear fabrics and how prints interact with stretch, opacity, and finish.
Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and cross-functional feedback.

Nice To Haves

Interest in running culture, art, and fashion as sources of inspiration.
Familiarity with CLO, Browzwear, or other 3D garment visualization software.
Passion for digital art.

Responsibilities

Support the creation of original print and pattern designs with a refined, elevated aesthetic informed by performance running.
Develop artwork layouts for engineered and repeat prints across performance categories.
Collaborate with the design and brand teams on seasonal print direction and storytelling.
Develop factory-ready files, accounting for grain direction and the print technique needed for execution.
Prepare artwork files for factory handoff with the correct layers, scales, and formats.
Build seamless repeat patterns and CAD-accurate colorways, with attention to proportion and placement.
Create 3D renders of artwork to check placement and scale.
Provide precise color comments and artwork callouts based on color theory and print application knowledge.
Work with factories to achieve the desired aesthetic result in bulk production.
Coordinate with materials and design teams to ensure print compatibility with active fabrics, including stretch, compression, and texture.
Apply knowledge of sublimation, screen, heat-transfer, and digital printing to guide design decisions and maintain print integrity across materials.
Own the initial strike-off review process and lab dips, providing detailed notes and actionable feedback.