MidGrowing growth
Surface Pattern Designer
Create repeating patterns for products and textiles
$40,000 – $85,000/yrDesign patterns applied to fabric, wallpaper, packaging, and consumer products.
Highlights
Common tasks
Create repeat patterns, specify colorways, and license or sell designs to manufacturers.
Potential downsides
Licensing income unpredictability, trend sensitivity, and print proofing iterations.
Skills
Visual designCreativityOrganizationPrototypingIdeation
Interests
Creating & designingMedia & entertainmentBuilding products
Industries
Media
Work style
CreativeIndependentHands-onCollaborative
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