Surface Pattern Design Jobs: Which Path is Right for You? | Elizabeth Silver

I break down the 5 surface pattern design jobs for those who just want to create art and don’t want to produce their own products. I dig into what type of duties to expect when working those jobs, and how you know which is right for you.
In-house Company Designer
Freelance Designer
Licensed Artist
Studio Artist
Print on Demand / Microstock Artist
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[@claudemariechampagne1349]

What a wealth of information you give out here, Elizabeth, Thank you. Everything is clearly defined and since you are an experienced designer and have work in most of these areas, you know what you are talking about. Nothing vague, all concrete and understandable. You are a gem!

[@esilver1011]

So glad you've found this video helpful, and that things were clear for you! Appreciate you watching!

[@lauraplad]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m currently a junior Illustration major and taking a course in Surface Design right now. I often agonize over not having a set style- I’m glad to see that’s a plus for in-house designer careers

[@ElizabethSilver]

OMG do NOT agonize! Especially as you are still in college! It takes a long time to develop a style, now is the time for experimentation!

[@KathBorup]

This was incredibly helpful. I'm looking to get into surface design I have added these jobs to my surface pattern glossary. I will be watching a lot more of your videos! Thanks Elizabeth!

[@ElizabethSilver]

Yay! thank you, welcome!

[@thatsthat8421]

Thank you for doing this video. It was very informative

[@ElizabethSilver]

Glad it was helpful!

[@artambiance8663]

Wow- this is so helpful!

[@ElizabethSilver]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kaybrown8493]

Thank you, this is so helpful. I'll pass it on to the Surface Pattern students that are in my class. I'm not the lecturer by the way.

[@ElizabethSilver]

Thanks for sharing!

[@krishnaashaymsundar]

so helpful!!

[@ElizabethSilver]

I'm so glad!

[@francess9656]

Hi Elizabeth, Could you share about agencies for artists and pattern designers? What sort of cut they take, what the working relationship is like and some examples of agencies? Thanks so much!

[@ElizabethSilver]

For info on the workiing relationship, check out my video interview with Julie Newman, who is my agent, and for other info on working with an agent head to this blog post: www.elizabethsilver.com/patternblog/art-licensing-agent-pros-and-cons ❤️

[@monilinda5712]

Very informative video. Happy to find this video. Can you plz tell about agency company for art licensing and freelance company who work online.

[@karolinaszustakowska426]

How to start if a person got no education connected with it, only artistic abilities and creativity? Do you need to invest a lot? Learn from the videos, do a course, make a portfolio, promote myself online. What are the steps? Finding time might be a bit difficult when working other job as well (need to pay bills etc.). I live in UK

[@ElizabethSilver]

You don't need a formal degree, no. You can learn from videos and online courses. I teach a course called "start Your Surface Pattern Business" (go.elizabethsilver.com/start) that answers a lot of questions, but it is for designers who already know how to create art for products- meaning you have a small portfolio and can use digital programs to some degree. There are other courses and videos that can teach you those skills. The UK has plenty of opportunities for Surface designers! Best of luck!

[@AnaojAiraf]

Your videos have been so helpful ! Coming from a completely different career without knowing anything or anyone in this business is sometimes super overwhelming! You seem a great person! Thank you for all this great info! Gems! As you say xD

[@ElizabethSilver]

🤣💎 I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@rebeccahempe6699]

Good morning, Love your info. I am at a loss and not sure where to turn to or find information. I am a seamstress and designer. A local company asked me to design, make a mock up and give them a wholesale price for small batch production. The company has decided not to use me as their production maker but would like to purchase the pattern. Do I have any rights to this design or should I just quote them a price for the rights to this pattern to be produced by someone else and just move on? Thanks, Becky

[@ElizabethSilver]

If I am understanding this correctly, you did the sewing pattern, right? I don't know anything about that side of the business, I create the artwork that decorates the fabrics (i.e. flowers or stripes), not the actual sewing construction. I've got no advice on selling or pricing sewing patterns. :) Good luck though, congrats on creating something so awesome, they want to buy it!

[@martene_martenedesign5263]

Hey 👋 - where can I find the ‘quick ref guide’? 🙏

[@ElizabethSilver]

See the links in the description of the video: Ref Guide is here: elizabethsilver.ck.page/4e69de0fe6

[@stephanielewis9973]

Thank you Elizabeth this was extremely helpful.

[@ElizabethSilver]

You are so welcome!

[@81sush]

Grateful for your information

[@ElizabethSilver]

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[@elsaliight]

Merci beaucoup !

[@ElizabethSilver]

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