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Print Pattern Design Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Gap, Inc.

Assistant Designer, Print

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Strong creative sensibility with an understanding of print, pattern, and graphic design for apparel * Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop * Experience or interest in using generative AI ...

24 Seven Talent

Textile Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Create original wallpaper, textile, and surface pattern artwork from concept through production. * Design seamless print repeats, engineered prints, and production-ready artwork. * Develop seasonal ...

Geometry

Surface Designer

San Clemente, CA · On-site

Must have a great understand of print and pattern design * Must have a great understanding of repeating and engineered printsAdaptability and openness to feedback. * Team player with a proactive ...

TEKsystems

Associate Designer

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$42.87/hr

Bachelor's degree in Produce design or related discipline and 1 year of experience in product or apparel design & print pattern design equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training ...

TEKsystems

Associate Designer

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$42.87/hr

Bachelor's degree in Produce design or related discipline and 1 year of experience in product or apparel design & print pattern design equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training ...

Tommy Bahama

Textile Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Position Summary The Textile Designer supports the Design team in creating original prints, patterns, embroideries, and textile artwork that reflect the Johnny Was aesthetic and modern bohemian ...

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Johnny Was

Textile Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Position Summary The Textile Designer supports the Design team in creating original prints, patterns, embroideries, and textile artwork that reflect the Johnny Was aesthetic and modern bohemian ...

Johnny Was

Textile Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Position Summary The Textile Designer supports the Design team in creating original prints, patterns, embroideries, and textile artwork that reflect the Johnny Was aesthetic and modern bohemian ...

Gap, Inc.

SVP Design, Banana Republic

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$460K - $540K/yr

Deep experience in print, pattern and color required. * Experience managing large cross-category and cross-functional design teams. * A reputation for excellent leadership and management skills.

PacSun

Sr Designer - Women's Tops & Fashion

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$102K - $120K/yr

Partners closely with the VP of Design to develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, print, pattern, fabric, and trim direction, ensuring a cohesive brand aesthetic across all categories. Leads ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for print pattern design in California is $26.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $33.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a print pattern design?

A Print Pattern Design job involves creating original patterns and designs for textiles, fashion, home decor, and other surfaces. Designers use hand-drawing techniques, digital software, and trend research to develop visually appealing and marketable patterns. They often collaborate with product developers, manufacturers, and brands to ensure designs align with production requirements and customer preferences. This role requires creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of color, composition, and fabric properties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in print pattern design?

To thrive in Print Pattern Design, you need a strong background in textile design, color theory, and surface pattern creation, typically supported by a relevant degree or portfolio of work. Proficiency with digital design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD software is essential, and knowledge of fabric printing techniques is often beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective collaboration skills help designers generate innovative patterns and work efficiently with clients and production teams. These abilities ensure that designs are both aesthetically pleasing and manufacturable, meeting client specifications and industry standards.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in print pattern design, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in Print Pattern Design often face challenges such as balancing creative vision with client or brand guidelines, keeping up with rapidly changing fashion and design trends, and ensuring patterns work across various fabrics and products. Managing these challenges requires strong communication skills to understand and align with client expectations, as well as continuous learning to stay current with industry techniques and technologies. Collaboration with other designers, production teams, and sometimes overseas manufacturers is common, so adaptability and effective teamwork are vital. By anticipating production constraints and remaining flexible with their creative approach, pattern designers can deliver successful designs that are both innovative and commercially viable.

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Infographic showing various Print Pattern Design job openings in California as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,315 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Director, Design, Male Print + Pattern

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Gap, Inc.
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Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 279 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About the Role
In this role, you will drive the development of Male color, print and pattern identity for the brand. You will develop seasonal print and woven concepts using a CAD system to create repeats, colorways, and scale variations of both purchased and original artwork. You'll need to partner closely with the design team and understand the brand aesthetic to achieve iconic and flawless concepts.What You'll Do
  • Create seasonal print concepts and build out relevant print/yarn dye/ embroidery pattern stories from that concept that are on brand

  • Works closely with the concept team to deliver color palettes.

  • Lead, develop and guide CAD Textile Designers and Associate Designers to build a highly talented and technically experienced team

  • Ensure prints and yarn dyes are maintained in CAD system by team in multiple colorways and various sizes, maximizing efficiency and organization and meeting deadlines

  • Collaborate and lead others in key initiatives and their implementation, engaging business leaders to maintain an understanding of business needs.

  • Responsible for planning, budget, and end results; set policies and strategic direction for team

  • Maintain an understanding of print and CAD technology trends in the market, provide relevant imagery to communicate print trends and set the strategy and vision for seasonal color/print boards and constantly aware of new and emerging pattern trends that meet the brand filter and used for chase/ fast.

  • Oversee the preparation of artwork packages that comply with production ready standards, providing well defined recommendations to meet business requirements

Who You Are
  • Expert knowledge of CAD systems/software/printers (NedGraphics; Illustrator; Photoshop), MS Office and Excel, print and textile designs, color matching and creation of colorways

  • Strong leadership, organizational, time management and communication skills

  • Awareness of product development from conceptualization to finished design for textiles

  • Evaluate sometimes complex situations using multiple sources of information (internal and external sources)

  • Able to filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate potentially complex in-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within computer aided design, textiles, fabric, and color, and understanding of procedures and concepts in other areas, such as design, merchandising and production.

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