About the Surface Pattern Designer Role

Join Robert Half's premier design team as a Surface Pattern Designer in La Mirada, California. This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to create stunning, original repeatable patterns for wallpaper, textiles, and decorative products that captivate consumers worldwide. As a key contributor to our client's innovative product lines, you'll blend artistic creativity with technical precision to deliver production-ready artwork perfectly aligned with market trends and product requirements. If you're passionate about surface design, trend forecasting, and collaborative creativity, this role at Robert Half connects you to exciting career opportunities in the heart of Southern California's design hub.

La Mirada, CA, provides an ideal backdrop for your design career, with its vibrant creative community and proximity to Los Angeles' fashion and manufacturing districts. Robert Half specializes in placing top talent in dynamic roles like this, ensuring you thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence in surface pattern design.

Key Responsibilities

Pattern Design & Production

Your core responsibility will be developing original, seamless repeatable surface designs tailored for wallpaper, upholstery fabrics, bedding, and related decorative products. You'll translate concepts into high-quality, production-ready digital artwork using industry-standard tools like Adobe Illustrator. This includes ensuring patterns scale perfectly, colors separate accurately for printing, and designs meet exact product specifications for repeat layouts and motif density.

Trend & Concept Development

Stay ahead of the curve by conducting in-depth trend research, analyzing global design forecasts, and creating mood boards that inspire seasonal collections. You'll develop innovative concepts that resonate with target demographics, incorporating elements like florals, geometrics, abstracts, and cultural motifs while anticipating upcoming styles in home decor and textiles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with product managers, marketing teams, and manufacturing partners to refine designs through iterative feedback loops. Present concepts, incorporate stakeholder input, and ensure seamless integration from sketch to final production, fostering a collaborative environment that drives successful product launches.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Surface Pattern Designer, you need a strong portfolio showcasing repeatable patterns for textiles or wallpaper, demonstrating expertise in color theory, composition, and digital rendering. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite—particularly Illustrator and Photoshop—is essential, along with experience creating print-ready files with proper color modes (CMYK/RGB) and resolution standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in surface design, a keen eye for trends, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, onsite studio setting. A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Fine Arts, or a related field is preferred. Soft skills like strong communication, time management, and adaptability are crucial for cross-team projects. Familiarity with design software like CLO3D or Gerber accumark, plus knowledge of sustainable materials, will set you apart in this competitive field.

Robert Half seeks detail-oriented creatives who can balance artistic vision with commercial viability, ensuring every pattern not only looks beautiful but performs flawlessly in production.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Partnering with Robert Half means accessing unparalleled support, from expert career guidance to exclusive job opportunities in surface pattern design across California and beyond. Enjoy a competitive salary range of $41,600 - $62,400 annually (based on $20/hour full-time equivalent), plus comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional development stipends for courses in trend forecasting or advanced Adobe techniques.

This full-time onsite role in La Mirada offers stability, creative freedom, and growth potential in a company committed to innovation in home decor. Be part of a team shaping the future of textiles and wallpaper design, with your work adorning homes nationwide. Apply now through Robert Half to elevate your career in surface pattern design—Jobs in La Mirada, CA await top talent like you!

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