Hi there! I'm Sara, a passionate surface designer specializing in watercolor and digital patterns. With over 15 years of experience, I create storytelling-driven designs that elevate brand aesthetics across fashion, home goods, and children's products. I love collaborating with teams to bring playful, sustainable patterns to life—from eco-friendly textiles to licensed collaborations with big brands. My work blends traditional watercolor technique with modern digital tools to craft patterns that tell stories and spark joy.…

Sara Bachraty

Hi there! I'm Sara, a passionate surface designer specializing in watercolor and digital patterns. With over 15 years of experience, I create storytelling-driven designs that elevate brand aesthetics across fashion, home goods, and children's products. I love collaborating with teams to bring playful, sustainable patterns to life—from eco-friendly textiles to licensed collaborations with big brands. My work blends traditional watercolor technique with modern digital tools to craft patterns that tell stories and spark joy.…

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Hi there! I’m Sara, a passionate surface designer specializing in watercolor and digital patterns. With over 15 years of experience, I create storytelling-driven designs that elevate brand aesthetics across fashion, home goods, and children’s products.

I love collaborating with teams to bring playful, sustainable patterns to life—from eco-friendly textiles to licensed collaborations with big brands. My work blends traditional watercolor technique with modern digital tools to craft patterns that tell stories and spark joy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Surface Designer at Thunderpants
January 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrated eco-friendly Two-Fruit design collection featuring three-color screen printing for a sustainable, organic underwear brand.
Surface Designer (Freelance) at Thunderpants
January 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrated eco-friendly Two-Fruit design collection featuring three-color screen printing for a sustainable, organic underwear brand.
Surface Designer at Thunderpants
January 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrated eco-friendly Two-Fruit design collection featuring three-color screen printing for a sustainable, organic underwear brand.
Surface Designer (Freelance) at Thunderpants
January 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrated eco-friendly two-fruit design collection featuring three-color screen printing for a sustainable, organic underwear brand.
Surface Designer (Freelance) at Thunderpants
January 1, 2024 - Present
Illustrated eco-friendly, Two-Fruit design collection featuring three-color screen printing for a sustainable, organic underwear brand.
Designer at Joss and J
January 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025
Designed 10+ collections of watercolor and digital patterns for children's pajamas and bedding.
Designer at Sara Mari Copper Pearl
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designer of multiple 4-piece collections for bibs, blankets + pajamas for their seasonal collections and collaborations with brands including Disney and Cocomelon.
Pattern Designer at Joss and J
January 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025
Designed 10+ collections of watercolor and digital patterns for childrens pajamas and bedding.
Designer at Sara Mari Copper Pearl
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designer of multiple 4-piece collections for bibs, blankets + pajamas for their seasonal collections and collaborations with brands including Disney and Cocomelon.
Designer at Joss and J
January 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025
Designed 10+ collections of watercolor and digital patterns for children's pajamas and bedding.
Designer at Sara Mari Copper Pearl
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designer of multiple 4-piece collections for bibs, blankets + pajamas for seasonal collections and collaborations with brands including Disney and Cocomelon.
Designer at Joss and J
January 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025
Designed 10+ collections of watercolor and digital patterns for childrens pajamas and bedding.
Designer at Sara Mari Copper Pearl
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designer of multiple 4-piece collections for bibs, blankets + pajamas for their seasonal collections and collaborations with brands including Disney and Cocomelon.
Designer at Joss and J
January 1, 2023 - October 5, 2025
Designed 10+ collections of watercolor and digital patterns for childrens pajamas and bedding.
Designer at Sara Mari Copper Pearl
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designer of multiple 4-piece collections for bibs, blankets + pajamas for their seasonal collections and collaborations with brands including Disney and Cocomelon.
Designer at Sand Cloud
September 1, 2022 - October 5, 2025
Created 7 original towel designs. NDA restrictions prevented sharing details, though some have launched.
Designer at Sand Cloud
August 31, 2022 - October 5, 2025
Created 7 original towel designs.
Pattern Designer at Dreamland Baby CO
April 1, 2022 - Present
Created original watercolor and digital patterns for Shark Tank brand for weighted baby sleep sacks, blankets and pajamas.
Pattern Designer at Sand Cloud
March 1, 2022 - Present
Created 7 original towel designs.
Pattern Designer at Dreamland Baby Co
March 1, 2022 - Present
Created original watercolor and digital patterns for Shark Tank brand for weighted baby sleep sacks, blankets and pajamas.
Designer at Dreamland Baby CO
March 1, 2022 - Present
Created original watercolor and digital patterns for Shark Tank brand for weighted baby sleep sacks, blankets and pajamas.
Designer at Dreamland Baby Co
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created original watercolor and digital patterns for Shark Tank brand for weighted baby sleep sacks, blankets and pajamas.
Original towel designs designer at Sand Cloud
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created 7 original towel designs.
Illustrator at Hope and Plum
September 30, 2021 - October 5, 2025
Illustrated 5 original designs for sustainable baby carriers - watercolor Papaya, watercolor Sunflower, watercolor Orange Poppy, watercolor Alice and graphic Gingko Leaves.
Play Mat Illustrator at Tok i Mats
September 30, 2021 - October 5, 2025
Designed a floral and stripe two sided play mat in Procreate to raise awareness and donations for Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
Designer at Toki Mats
September 30, 2021 - October 5, 2025
Designed a floral and stripe two-sided play mat in Procreate to raise awareness and donations for Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
Designer at Toki Mats
September 1, 2021 - October 5, 2025
Designed a floral and stripe two sided play mat in Procreate to raise awareness and donations for Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
Play Mat Designer at Tok i Mats
September 1, 2021 - Present
Designed a floral and stripe two sided play mat in Procreate to raise awareness and donations for Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
Designer at Toki Mats
September 1, 2021 - Present
Designed a floral and stripe two sided play mat in Procreate to raise awareness and donations for Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
Illustrator at Hope and Plum
August 31, 2021 - October 5, 2025
Illustrated 5 original designs for sustainable baby carriers - watercolor Papaya, watercolor Sunflower, watercolor Orange Poppy, watercolor Alice and graphic Gingko Leaves.
Designer at Hope and Plum
March 1, 2021 - Present
Illustrated 5 original designs for sustainable baby carriers - watercolor Papaya, watercolor Sunflower, watercolor Orange Poppy, watercolor Alice and graphic Gingko Leaves.
Seasonal Collection Designer at Geometry House
January 1, 2021 - Present
Seasonal collection designer in their Artist program, specializing in tea towels, napkins, and eco-friendly paper towels.
Seasonal Collection Designer at Geometry House
January 1, 2021 - Present
Seasonal collection designer in their Artist program, specializing in tea towels, napkins, and eco-friendly paper towels.
Seasonal Collection Designer at Geometry House
January 1, 2021 - Present
Artist program; specializing in tea towels, napkins, and eco-friendly paper towels.
Seasonal Collection Designer at Geometry House
January 1, 2021 - Present
Seasonal collection designer in their Artist program, specializing in tea towels, napkins, and eco-friendly paper towels.
Seasonal Collection Designer at Geometry House
January 1, 2021 - Present
Seasonal collection designer in their Artist program, specializing in tea towels, napkins, and eco-friendly paper towels.
Surface Designer (Freelance) at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Illustrated eco-friendly Two-Fruit design collection featuring three-color screen printing for a sustainable, organic underwear brand.
Surface Designer (Freelance)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance surface design work creating watercolor and digital patterns for various brands.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts and Graphic Design at Rutgers Newark
January 11, 2030 - October 5, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Rutgers University–Newark
January 11, 2030 - October 5, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Graphic Design at Rutgers Newark
January 11, 2030 - October 5, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts and Graphic Design at Rutgers University–Newark
January 11, 2030 - October 5, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts and Graphic Design at Rutgers Newark
January 11, 2030 - October 5, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services, Other

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