Heritage Print & Pattern Designer

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc. is seeking an Apparel Print & Pattern Designer in Portland, OR. You will translate creative direction into print, pattern, and graphic concepts while honoring Pendleton’s heritage of craftsmanship and textile innovation.

You will create original artwork, manage production-ready files, and collaborate with textile teams to optimize designs for fabrics and end uses. Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop is essential.

Qualifications

• Translate seasonal direction into compelling print, pattern, and graphic concepts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Manage seasonal design calendars and artwork deliverables on schedule.
• Interpret archives, art, nature, and market trends into modern prints.
• Balance heritage authenticity with commercial needs in design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create original artwork including engineered prints, repeats, and surface applications.
• Build print packages with repeats, colorways, and production-ready files.
• Collaborate with textile teams to optimize artwork for fabrics and end use.
• Explore new applications such as jacquard, embroidery, and embellishment.
• Maintain and evolve Pendleton’s visual codes across categories.

Skills

Brand storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Research & inspiration interpretation

Color theory & pattern reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design / Surface Design / Fashion Design / Graphic Design / related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc. is seeking an Apparel Print & Pattern Designer in Portland, OR. You will translate creative direction into print, pattern, and graphic concepts while honoring Pendleton’s heritage of craftsmanship and textile innovation.

You will create original artwork, manage production-ready files, and collaborate with textile teams to optimize designs for fabrics and end uses. Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop is essential.