Senior Surface Pattern & Print Designer

Punch Studio•Culver City, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Punch Studio is seeking an experienced Senior Surface Pattern & Print Designer to shape the look of home, gift, and stationery collections through original, trend-forward patterns, prints, and illustrations. The designer will lead complex projects, help set creative direction for key accounts and custom business, and mentor other designers. Working with the Creative Director, Art Directors, and Lead Designers, the role develops artwork from concept through production and collaborates with Sales, Product Development, and Production. This hybrid position is based in Punch Studio’s Culver City studio, with Monday and Friday as optional work-from-home days. The role is based on-site in an indoor office with a moderate noise level. It involves frequent sitting, standing and walking during trade shows and customer meetings, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. The position may require irregular or extended hours, weekends, and holidays on occasion, particularly during peak seasons. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

BFA or BA in Surface/Textile Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10 or more years designing surface patterns and prints for products such as stationery, wall décor, decorative storage, gift, or home goods, including experience mentoring other designers.
A strong portfolio of original patterns and collections across a range of styles and product categories.
Expertise in half-drop, brick, and mirror repeats; engineered layouts; placement prints; composition; and color.
Strong illustration and traditional painting skills, including the ability to turn hand-painted work into production-ready files in Adobe Creative Suite on Mac.
A track record of translating trends into commercially successful collections.
Full understanding of production from concept to sample, including print methods and embellishments.
Excellent organization, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects on deadline.
Positive attitude and ability to work as a team player.
Ability to work irregular or extended hours, weekends, and holidays on occasion, particularly during peak seasons.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequent sitting, standing and walking during trade shows and customer meetings, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent experience may be considered in place of the stated degree.
Versatility in artistic style and ability to explore different techniques and looks.
Ability to collaborate while also working independently and adapting to feedback.
Market insight and ability to identify trends and consumer needs.

Responsibilities

Lead complex surface pattern and print projects, creating original patterns, prints, and illustrations digitally or by hand.
Partner with the Creative Director, Art Directors, and Lead Designers to develop collections that shape direction for key accounts and custom business.
Research color, motif, and print trends and translate them into original, commercially viable artwork.
Develop seamless repeats, engineered layouts, placement prints, coordinates, and colorways with strong control of scale, composition, and color.
Present sketches and concepts for Creative Director, Art Director, and Lead Designer review before finalizing designs.
Expand artwork into cohesive collections and adapt it across products and piece types to meet deadlines.
Deliver production-ready files, accounting for repeats, resolution, color, and embellishment layers such as foil, embossing, and glitter.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned accounts, programs, and buyers.
Provide art direction and create line plans, mood boards, and presentations for account programs as training toward the Lead level.
Review production job packets for assigned accounts before sign-off.
Mentor the design team by providing feedback and art direction in the absence of the Creative Director, Art Directors, or Lead, and serve as a first point of contact for questions.
Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, and Production; set standards for artwork quality and file organization.