Textile Designer

Melbourne studio, working with clients everywhere.

Freelance Surface Pattern Design & Apparel Graphics for Australian & International Labels.

By blending hand-drawn textures and illustration with digital precision, I deliver custom seamless repeat patterns and distinctive apparel graphics for forward-thinking clothing labels. From initial creative concept sketches to technical, production-ready vector files, I partner closely with fashion designers and product developers to translate unique visual narratives onto placement prints, textiles, and garments.

Placement print illustration of retro pool

Placement print illustration of retro pool

Repeat pattern design of bamboo

Repeat pattern design of bamboo

Repeat pattern design for board shorts – tropical islands

Repeat pattern design for board shorts – tropical islands

Placement print of swallows

Placement print of swallows

Apparel graphic illustrations

Apparel graphic illustrations

Retro graphic art tee-shirt print

Retro graphic art tee-shirt print

Painted tropical fish repeat pattern

Painted tropical fish repeat pattern

A linocut placement print of Mt Half Dome

A linocut placement print of Mt Half Dome

Logo design in hand-drawn style & placement print

Logo design in hand-drawn style & placement print

Desert scene apparel graphic

Desert scene apparel graphic

Repeat pattern for dog harness

Repeat pattern for dog harness

Retro car and surfboards illustration for apparel graphic

Retro car and surfboards illustration for apparel graphic

Retro paisley repeat pattern

Retro paisley repeat pattern

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Hawaiian shirt repeat pattern

Toile de Jouy dog accessories

Toile de Jouy dog accessories

Tropical birds repeat pattern

Tropical birds repeat pattern

Leopard repeat pattern

Leopard repeat pattern

Floral paisley repeat pattern

Floral paisley repeat pattern

Logo design and placement print

Logo design and placement print

Malabu beach illustration placement print

Malabu beach illustration placement print

Hawaiian style repeat pattern

Hawaiian style repeat pattern

Bamboo leaves repeat

Bamboo leaves repeat

Abstract leaves repeat print

Abstract leaves repeat print

Commercial Textile Design Services in Melbourne, Australia & Beyond

The journey from a creative concept to a finished, wearable garment requires both distinct artistic vision and absolute technical precision. Operating as an independent freelance textile and surface designer, I partner with fashion labels, independent clothing brands, and apparel manufacturers globally to develop custom patterns and artwork.

Whether you need a capsule collection of screen-ready graphics or intricate repeating artwork for production, I translate complex ideas into striking, functional textiles. Managing the entire workflow from initial mood board and custom illustration to production-ready file delivery, my specialised services include the following:

  • Custom Seamless Repeats & Yardage Print Design: Perfectly aligned repeating patterns optimised for digital fabric printing or traditional screen printing manufacturing workflows.

  • T-Shirt Graphic Design & Placement Prints: High-impact, standalone apparel illustrations engineered specifically for screen printing, DTG digital apparel production, or detailed embroidery.

  • Production-Ready Tech Packs & Colour Separations: Clean vector files layered properly with specified Pantone textile colourways to guarantee accurate global clothing manufacturing results.

See more T-shirt designs

  • A person wearing a black T-shirt with a graphic of a toucan wearing sunglasses, a bandana, and a pineapple on its head, sitting on a branch surrounded by tropical leaves.
  • A white T-shirt featuring a graphic of a blue and white floral van with a pink surfboard standing next to it.
  • White T-shirt with a graphic of a beach scene featuring a pink sun, light mountains, and turquoise ocean waves.
  • Close-up of a light gray T-shirt with a blue graphic of a ukulele and text indicating a brand and slogan.
  • White t-shirt with a black line drawing of a cat wearing glittery glasses.
  • Close-up of a navy blue T-shirt with a graphic of a wave and a person riding it, depicted with white lines.
  • Cartoon bear wearing sunglasses, a red hat, and a red Hawaiian shirt, holding a can and giving a middle finger gesture.
  • Close-up of a person wearing a white T-shirt with a graphic design featuring a woman walking a poodle. The background of the design has a red and blue striped pattern.
  • White t-shirt with a sequined and textured poodle design in blue and silver.
  • Green t-shirt with the phrase FCUK written in large black letters, surrounded by small cartoon characters.
  • A man wearing a light blue and white horizontally striped T-shirt with a palm trees graphic on the front.
  • Cartoon drawing of a cat playing guitar, wearing a hat, with a smaller mouse dancing next to it.
  • Navy t-shirt with a cartoon shark wearing red sunglasses and holding a cigar in its mouth.
  • A cartoon gorilla sleeping on a blue couch, wearing pink pajamas, with a small palm tree in a pot beside it, a banana peel on the floor, and an open magazine nearby.
  • Close-up of a white t-shirt featuring a whimsical illustration of a giraffe with colorful patches and patterns.
  • A person wearing a white T-shirt featuring a realistic illustration of a toucan bird with a large orange beak.
  • A white T-shirt with a printed illustration of a blue vintage car and cartoon characters, including a pink flamingo and two other animals, inside the car.
  • White t-shirt featuring a graphic of a person with a tiger face, wearing a white t-shirt and jeans, standing on a skateboard.
  • Person wearing a black T-shirt with a graphic of a dog holding a skateboard in its mouth.
  • White T-shirt with a cartoon illustration of a French Bulldog wearing a striped shirt, suspenders, and a beret.
  • A person wearing a black T-shirt with a bear character illustration on it, featuring a bear with a human body, dressed in jeans and a shirt, holding an axe resting on a wooden stump.
  • White T-shirt with a design of palm trees and a sun over a horizon line.
  • Close-up of a yellow T-shirt with green cactus illustrations and the text "ESTD 1972".
  • A person wearing a light-colored T-shirt with a graphic of a tropical island scene, featuring a palm tree, water, and mountains, with a yellow sun in the background.
  • Close-up of a white t-shirt with a printed scene of a beach with waves, rocks, cliffs, and two surfboards resting at the shore.
  • Black T-shirt with a circular graphic of palm trees inside
  • A person wearing a navy blue t-shirt with a white line drawing of a large ocean wave and a mountain inside a circle.
  • White T-shirt featuring a graphic design of a mountain landscape with a river, palm trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
  • White T-shirt with a printed scene of a modern house with glass walls, a swimming pool, a yellow lounge chair, and palm trees in the background.

Art for every surface

Operating as a freelance t-shirt and textile graphic designer, I create original, custom artwork for fashion apparel, homewares, and commercial retail. My signature hand-drawn aesthetic brings a tactile depth to every product surface. Functioning as a seamless, off-site art department, I handle the entire creative workflow—moving effortlessly from the initial concept and custom textile designs to final, production-ready files prepared for manufacturing.

Why work with me?

Partnering with an independent freelance textile designer means you collaborate directly with the creator. I deliver senior-agency expertise with the agility, transparency, and focused attention your apparel project deserves, keeping your creative timeline highly efficient from the initial sketch through to final factory sign-off.

My technical production expertise ensures seamless repeat prints with artwork set perfectly for both digital fabric printing and traditional commercial screenprint setups. Delivering clean colour separations, precise apparel tech packs, and clear documentation for offshore production prevents costly factory communication errors, saving your clothing line valuable time and manufacturing mistakes.

If you are looking to hire an experienced freelance apparel designer to elevate your next collection, let’s collaborate. Reach out today to discuss your upcoming surface design project and ensure your files are structurally engineered for a flawless manufacturing run.

Professional Affiliations

I am a professional member of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) and Illustrators Australia, upholding their professional standards and codes of conduct in all my projects.

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Background and Experience

My independent design studio was established in 2009, built on a foundation of 12 years working in-house. Today, I work as a dedicated freelance creative partner. Read More→

The studio and work desk of Matt Broughton, Illustrator and Graphic Designer in Melbourne, Australia

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