Freelance Surface Pattern & Product Designer Needed (Holiday 2026 Collections)

**Freelance Surface Pattern & Product Designer Needed (Holiday 2026 Collections)** **About Us** Occasional Paper Cuts is a U.S.-based manufacturer and online retailer specializing in personalized event decor, acrylic ornaments, drink stirrers, place cards, gift tags, signage, and seasonal products sold through Etsy, Shopify, and wholesale channels. We are looking for a freelance designer to help create exclusive Holiday 2026 collections that can be used across multiple product categories. **Project Scope** As a trial project, we would like you to create one complete Christmas collection consisting of: * 1 seamless repeat pattern * 6 coordinating holiday icons/illustrations * 2 ornament concepts * 1 monogram or personalization style * 1 coordinating place card concept * 1 coordinating drink stir stick concept The collection should feel cohesive and commercially appealing for the 2026 holiday season. **Design Styles We Are Interested In** Please choose one of the following themes: 1. Luxury Tartan / Country Club Christmas 2. Vintage Nostalgic Christmas 3. Luxury Monogram Holiday Collection 4. Christmas Cocktail & Entertaining Collection 5. Family Heritage / Heirloom Christmas We are looking for artwork that feels elevated, giftable, timeless, and premium rather than trendy or cartoonish. **Deliverables** Please provide: * Adobe Illustrator (.AI) * Editable vector artwork * SVG files * High-resolution PNG exports * Repeat pattern file (if applicable) * Organized layers and naming structure **Commercial Rights** This project is considered a work-for-hire arrangement. Upon final payment, all artwork, illustrations, vector files, patterns, source files, concepts, and derivative works become the exclusive property of Occasional Paper Cuts. Designer retains no ownership, licensing rights, resale rights, distribution rights, print-on-demand rights, or sublicensing rights unless otherwise agreed in writing. **To Apply** Please send: * Portfolio examples * Holiday-themed work (preferred) * Surface pattern examples (preferred) * Packaging, stationery, gift product, fabric, wallpaper, or ornament designs (preferred) * Your estimated turnaround time * Your fixed-price quote for this sample collection We are looking to establish an ongoing relationship with a designer who can help create multiple exclusive seasonal collections throughout the year.