Hybrid Surface Pattern Designer — Creative Print Specialist

Punch Studio; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Benefits plan including medical,Dental

Vision

401k and profit sharing

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Punch Studio, based in Culver City, CA, invites a skilled Surface Pattern Designer to create patterns and illustrations for our stationery and gift lines. You will collaborate with the creative team to develop designs that align with our brand identity, ensuring production-ready artwork and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in design and 7+ years in surface design, with strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and a proven eye for color theory and repetition.

Qualifications

• BFA or BA in Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on experience in surface design, especially for stationery or similar product categories.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong understanding of design principles.

Responsibilities

• Respond to feedback and direction from Creative Director and Art Director to meet timelines.
• Conjure original surface patterns through digital and traditional techniques.
• Stay ahead of trends by exploring marketplaces and curating mood boards.
• Shape product collections by translating trends into cohesive designs that reflect the brand identity.
• Manage multiple design projects from concepts to production-ready artwork.
• Collaborate with production to ensure designs translate accurately to final products.
• Maintain organized workspaces and efficient workflows.
• Provide progress updates and communicate challenges to the team.

Skills

Surface design

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustration

Education

BA in Design/Illustration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Punch Studio, based in Culver City, CA, invites a skilled Surface Pattern Designer to create patterns and illustrations for our stationery and gift lines. You will collaborate with the creative team to develop designs that align with our brand identity, ensuring production-ready artwork and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in design and 7+ years in surface design, with strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and a proven eye for color theory and repetition.