Where should I take my surface pattern design skill? Freelancing, licensing, or something else? What do you advise?
Hi everyone!
I’m about to graduate with a degree in Textile Design, and I’m trying to figure out the best direction to take professionally.
The image I’m sharing is an example of the kind of work I do: a small coordinated collection with a hero print, supporting prints, a faux solid, a color palette, and a few mockups to show how the designs could be applied. My work isn’t limited to fashion as I can create surface pattern design that could also work for wallpaper, home décor, stationery, packaging, fabrics, and similar products. No AI involved. I mainly use Procreate but I wish to learn more Adobe Illustrator for the vector part.
Would you recommend:
trying freelance platforms (like Fiverr or Upwork)?
looking for licensing opportunities?
pitching directly to companies?
something else that I’m not considering?
Where I’m from I don’t have any opportunities to look for jobs that’s why I’m looking for remote work. Thank you very much!!!