Pattern Designer

Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000! Your adventure awaits!

North American Forest Products (a division of Patrick Industries) is seeking a highly creative, trend-driven Pattern Designer to join our team.  This role combines innovative surface pattern development with hands-on production execution for a large-format industrial printing-press.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design seamless, repeatable surface patterns for large-format printing.
• Develop realistic woodgrain, texture, and specialty finishes.
• Ensure designs are optimized for large-scale industrial press output.
• Translate physical samples into digital files through scanning and digital reconstruction.
• Build and refine artwork in Adobe Photoshop and related Adobe Creative Suite programs.
• Prepare files for large-format printing, ensuring scale accuracy and repeat integrity.
• Execute advanced color separation, particularly for woodgrain patterns and natural textures.
• Apply strong color theory knowledge to achieve accurate color matching across materials.
• Translate artwork into AVA or similar surface design software for production workflows.
• Support leadership with trend research and production innovation initiatives.
• Partner with Sales to interpret customer concepts into manufacturable designs.
• Work closely with production team to ensure artwork is press-ready and efficient to run.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in surface design, industrial print design, or production-focused creative roles.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Advanced understanding of seamless pattern building.
• Strong knowledge of color theory and color separation techniques.
• Ability to design to manufacturability, scale and press limitations in mind
• Strong accountability and follow-through skills
• Strong analytical/critical thinking
• A high level of personal integrity (self-esteem, confidence, honesty, and respect) are necessary qualities
• Align with Patrick Industries “BETTER Together” mentality by pursuing Balance, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Respect within the organization

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) + Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Club Reimbursement

At Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces Individually, as Teams, with our Business Units, with our Customers, our Communities and within our entire Patrick family.

Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.