Design Director, Pattern & Print

STAUD; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401k match

Paid time off

Product discount

Job summary

STAUD Clothing, headquartered in Los Angeles, is seeking a Director of Pattern & Print Design to lead print, graphic, and illustration direction across RTW and Accessories from concept to production.

You will collaborate with design leaders, manage a high-output studio, and oversee workflow, strike-offs, lab dips, and colorways, ensuring cohesive, on-brand prints that elevate the collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in fashion-, textile-, or illustration-related field.
• 8+ years in print, textile, or graphic design within fashion or apparel.
• Strong leadership and high taste level with a confident point of view on print direction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Experience with overseas mills, printers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own seasonal print and graphic direction for RTW and Accessories across collections.
• Set creative vision for original artwork, prints, and graphics using analog and digital methods.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to align print concepts with collection direction.
• Oversee print/illustration workflow, handoffs, and production-ready files.
• Present concepts and final art to Creative Director and leadership with clarity.

Skills

Print design

Graphic direction

Leadership

Team collaboration

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design / Textile Design / Illustration or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

STAUD Clothing, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for a full-time Director of Pattern & Print Design.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, STAUD stands at the intersection of vintage inspiration and modern design—cool, confident, and deeply tied to culture. From cult-favorite accessories to elevated collaborations with brands like Birkenstock and St. Regis, STAUD has built a world that’s distinctly LA yet globally resonant.

STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, a matching 401k plan, paid time off, paid retail holidays, and generous product discount & allowance.

Role Overview

The Director of Pattern & Print Design owns STAUD's print, graphic, and illustrative direction across RTW and Accessories, from initial concept through production-ready execution. Reporting to the Senior Director of Design, this role sets the seasonal print vision and acts as the strategic bridge between Accessories and RTW to ensure the print and graphic point of view is cohesive, elevated, and thoughtfully developed across the brand.

• Own the seasonal print and graphic direction for RTW and Accessories, ensuring a cohesive, on-brand point of view across categories.
• Set the creative vision for original artwork, prints, and graphics, utilizing both analog (paint, pencil, pastels, collage, pen & ink, etc.) and digital means.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Design, RTW and Senior Director of Design, Accessories to align print concepts with overall collection direction each season.
• Build and maintain a print and graphic archive/library that reflects and evolves STAUD's visual language.
• Present print concepts, boards, and finished artwork to the Creative Director and senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
• Oversee workflow and prioritization across all print, graphic, and illustration projects to ensure on-time delivery against the design calendar.
• Foster a collaborative, high-output studio culture that balances creative exploration with production discipline.

Execution & Production

• Oversee management of the graphics/illustration workflow, including execution, upload, edits, and creation of print-ready files and formats.
• Ensure proper handover of print and illustrative artwork to Product Development and Technical Design, confirming prints are engineered correctly for placement, repeat, and colorway.
• Partner with Product Development and mills/vendors on strike-offs, lab dips, and print quality approvals to ensure prints translate accurately from concept to garment.
• Ensure all prints and graphics meet cost, timeline, and quality standards across both RTW and Accessories.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the connective link between Accessories and RTW design teams, ensuring print and graphic direction is cohesive and thoughtfully developed across the board.
• Collaborate with the CRM/DTC graphic design team to ensure print-derived graphics remain consistent with STAUD's brand identity and Corporate Identity guidelines.
• Partner with Production and Technical Design to confirm feasibility of print execution within given timelines and budgets.
• Conduct high-level research, gather references, and stay current on print, textile, and illustration trends relevant to STAUD's markets.
• Explore new print techniques, technologies, and vendors that could elevate STAUD's print offering.
• Lead special projects, capsules, and collaborations involving print, alongside the Creative Director.

Prerequisite Knowledge Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Illustration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of print, textile, or graphic design experience, with significant experience in fashion or apparel required.
• Strong leadership skills
• Exceptionally high taste level with a strong, confident point of view on print and graphic direction.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Deep knowledge of print production processes, including repeats, engineered prints, placement prints, strike-offs, and colorway development.
• Experience working with overseas mills, printers, and vendors.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate and interact with people of all levels in a confident and professional manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure, must be able to multi-task and prioritize work across multiple categories and calendars.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to adapt to new situations quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.
• Ability to work flexible hours as dictated by the needs of business for projects and meetings.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds in a safe and prudent manner.
• Ability to easily move throughout an office with ease.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to effectively interact with others internally and externally.
• Ability to utilize office equipment in a safe and prudent manner, including a copy machine, fax machine, computer, telephone, and other general office equipment that may be used regularly.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, push, pull, stoop, and lift above shoulders.
• Ability to work with many different personalities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.