Summer Freelance Surface Pattern Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
Position at Wilsonart
Win at Wilsonart
At Wilsonart, we don't just make surfaces-we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
You'll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You'll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you'll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.
Here, you'll win with:
Support that keeps you well
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement-for you and your dependents
Opportunities to grow
• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals
Time for what matters
• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance
We're looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.
Surface Designer
Surface Designer leads conceptualization, creative ideation, and design development. Will create concepts and digital files for digital printing, gravure printing, surface design development, and pre press preparation. This role blends creative concepts with production-ready file execution. This role understands how design translates to print and can take projects from ideas, artwork and print-ready files. Work with external agencies and internal design teams to build concepts and translate design vision into printable reality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop original concepts, layouts, and surface pattern designs for the Wilsonart product portfolio.
• Prepare files for digital printing, ensuring correct color profiles, bleeds, dielines, and resolution.
• Create seamless repeats, patterns, and surface designs for various substrates.
• Work with production art team to troubleshoot pre press issues and ensure accurate output.
• Adapt designs for multiple sizes, materials, or formats.
• Collaborate with production teams, printers, and product designers.
• Evaluate files for printability. (check for banding, correct any inconsistencies in files, potential issues with production runs, color issues)
• This will also include working with both separated and non-separated files to expand the design into several colorways.
• Collaborate with the production artist and printer tech to evaluate color inconsistencies and correct problems if they occur with digital files.
• Implement steps required to convert designs from digital to rotogravure or vice versa
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Experience in a high-volume print environment or print service provider.
• Familiarity with large-format printing, finishing equipment, or specialty print processes.
• Knowledge of print substrates and their technical constraints.
• Experience with digital asset management systems or workflow tools.
• Must have advanced proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator, and working knowledge of RIP softwares.
• Must be able to multi-task with the ability to work quickly to fulfill fast-paced deadlines, on time.
• Experience in design scaling and layout work is beneficial.
• Experience and knowledge of laminate manufacturing departments and processes beneficial.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% of time.
• Must be open minded to collaborative problem solving and use a trial-and-error process.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with creative and flexible working style
• Technical minded with a creative side.
• Science/math related fields of study a plus.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Two to four year degree in field related to graphics/technical/art design
EXPERIENCE:
3 years of hands-on design experience.
Previous experience or knowledge of digital print industry.
Must pass a color test (cannot be color blind).
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20-50lbs) Examples: Nurses, LVNs and physical therapists
Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.