--- title: 'Lead Pattern Designer at BURGA' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/lead-pattern-designer-burga-vilnius-zsnfzp29fmvw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-29' --- # Lead Pattern Designer at BURGA - **Company:** BURGA - **Location:** Vilnius, Lithuania - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/burga/a4e6456f-d91c-4675-b2b3-4b33fe0c128a ## Job description ## ABOUT BURGA From a 7m² flat with just one printer in 2015 to a global powerhouse with 4+ million customers, 12+ million products sold, and revenue of over $147 million in 2025, BURGA is not your average brand. Our products have been spotted with some of the world’s biggest celebrities, like Sydney Sweeney, Taylor Swift, Cara Delevingne, Lucy Hale, Alexis Ren, and many more. We’re on a mission to turn ordinary into extraordinary by transforming everyday items into style statement accessories. We’re scaling fast, thinking big, and bringing that vision to life at our €18 million manufacturing facility in Kaunas, capable of producing 66,000 items a day. With unicorn ambitions, 100+ passionate marketing specialists, an 8-figure marketing budget, and perks like our 600m² creative hub designed to produce Cannes Lions award-worthy content, you’re joining a marketing team that’s rewriting the rules. Oh, and we just landed a spot among Lithuania's TOP 10 most attractive employers in 2026, so the word is officially out. Curious about our day-to-day life? Take a peek on Instagram [@burgainsider](https://www.instagram.com/burgainsider/?hl=en) ## ABOUT THE POSITION Lead Pattern Designer at BURGA is more than just a title. It's an opportunity to shape the designs behind a globally recognized fashion accessories brand while inspiring a talented team of creatives. You'll be at the heart of a fast-paced, trend-driven environment where fresh ideas, bold patterns, and exciting collections come to life. Your Role: You'll lead and develop our Pattern Design team while staying hands-on in creating original designs that make BURGA products stand out. Working closely with the Creative Director and Marketing teams, you'll turn emerging trends, creative concepts, and commercial insights into standout collections that resonate with customers worldwide. ## WHAT YOU’LL DO - Lead, mentor and develop the pattern design team. Plan workload, set priorities, give regular feedback and maintain a high standard of craft across the team’s work. - Lead pattern and print direction within each collection, working with the Creative Director and marketing teams to translate the wider creative vision into pattern concepts and product designs. - Stay hands-on: design original patterns for BURGA products, taking them from first sketch through to production-ready files. - Research fashion, culture and social media trends, and turn them into pattern concepts that fit BURGA's brand identity. - Think commercially. Analyze sales performance, bestsellers, and customer feedback to understand what sells, and propose new patterns with strong sales potential. - Develop collection themes and seasonal concepts: build moodboards, color stories, and pattern families. - Ensure design consistency and quality across all products, and maintain pattern libraries, file standards, and handoff processes. - Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design tools to continuously improve the team's design process and output. ## WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR - At least 6 years of experience in pattern, print, textile or surface design, ideally in fashion, accessories or consumer products. - Experience leading, mentoring or developing other designers, ideally for at least 2 years. - A strong portfolio showcasing original patterns, graphics, and collections, ideally including commercially successful designs. - Proven ability to spot and anticipate trends, especially in tech and fashion, and turn them into products that sell. - Commercial mindset, with comfort using sales data and performance insights to guide creative decisions. - Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop, and other relevant design tools. - Solid understanding of design principles, color theory, composition, typography, and production requirements. - Ability to balance hands-on design work with team leadership in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Excellent command of English, both spoken and written. SALARY: 4500-5500 EUR/Month GROSS. We’re open to discussing it based on your skills and competencies. ## EXTRA SWEETENERS Invest in Your Growth: Every team member receives an annual 650 EUR learning & development budget to spend on courses, conferences, books, certifications, coaching, or team training. Your growth is our priority. Getting Together: Enjoy team-building activities, including our much-talked-about Christmas parties. Birthday Treat: Enjoy a free day off on your birthday. Exclusive Vouchers and Free BURGA Goodies: Exclusive discounts and free BURGA products are all perks of being part of the team. Health Insurance: Prioritize your health and wellbeing with private health insurance (after 6 months with us) BURGA Anniversary day off: The longer you’re with us, the more time you get to unwind – earn an extra day of vacation for every year with us. Escape the Boring: A place you’ll want to work. Creative spaces, frequent Friday team brunches, and regular visits to our other locations. Flexible Working Arrangements: Embrace a hybrid work model or take advantage of personal workations. You’re just one click away from starting your dream career at BURGA. ## About BURGA ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: BURGA is a fast-growing fashion accessories brand that transforms everyday items like phone cases, drinkware, and eyewear into stylish lifestyle statements. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped growth; no external funding rounds publicly disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Vilnius, Lithuania (with offices in Kaunas, Lithuania, and the United States) - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Gytis Gelzinis and Linas Motiejauskas ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Fashion accessories manufacturing and direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce. - **Target customers**: B2C consumers, primarily fashion-conscious individuals aged 18–35; also B2B wholesale partnerships. - **Mission or purpose**: “Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary” – reimagining boring everyday products into stunning fashion accessories that merge functionality with style. ## Products & Services - **Phone Cases**: Core product line with hundreds of designs; protective and fashionable. - **Drinkware**: Trendy reusable bottles and cups. - **Eyewear**: High-fashion sunglasses and optical frames (launched 2023). - **Tech Accessories**: iPad, MacBook, AirPods cases, Apple Watch bands, screen protectors, and notebooks. - **Production Services**: In-house manufacturing and cutting-edge printing technology used to produce all items. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Revenue – reported $200 million (from careers page) and $250 million (from same page); lifetime revenue over $400 million (LinkedIn). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external funding revealed; company is bootstrapped. Key partners include manufacturing and logistics providers (undisclosed). - **Growth Signals**: - Sold over 10–12 million products to 2–4 million customers. - Headcount grew 45.6% year-over-year (212 employees, up from ~87). - Opened a new 7,200+ sq. m. production/warehouse/office complex in Kaunas in 2026, capable of housing 700+ employees and producing up to 63,000 products per day. - Announced a second factory expansion with an additional €34 million investment (August 2026). ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertical Integration**: In-house design, manufacturing, and printing allow rapid product iteration, quality control, and cost efficiency. - **Trend-Driven Design**: Strong focus on social media, influencer marketing, and trend forecasting to keep products fresh and desirable. - **Brand Community**: Over 21,000 LinkedIn followers, 2–4 million customers, and a highly engaged social media presence. - **Global Fulfillment**: Distributed workforce across 13 countries and offices in Lithuania and the US. ## Strategic Focus - **Geographic Expansion**: Growing presence in Western Europe and the United States. - **Production Capacity**: Doubling output with new factory and automation investments. - **Product Line Extension**: Expanding into new categories (eyewear is a recent example) and deepening B2B wholesale channels. - **Talent Development**: Attracting top talent in design, tech, marketing, and manufacturing; 10 active job postings as of September 2026. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a “movement” – fast-paced, creative, and ambitious. Team of 400+ talents (careers page) or 212 (LinkedIn) across design, tech, and production. - **Work Environment**: - Hybrid work model (Vilnius and Kaunas offices). - Pet-friendly offices, Friday team lunches, and regular team-building events (Summer Fest, Christmas parties). - Annual “workation” – a blend of work and travel. - **Perks**: - Comprehensive health insurance. - Budget for learning (courses, books, mentors, events). - Exclusive discounts and free BURGA products. - New headquarters includes a gym, sauna, ice bath, basketball court, and rest spaces. - **Growth**: High employee growth (45.6% YoY) and visible career progression (many managers and heads of departments). ## Sources 1. [burga.com/careers](https://burga.com/pages/careers) 2. [linkedin.com/company/burgaofficial](https://linkedin.com/company/burgaofficial) 3. [burga.com/pages/about-us](https://burga.com/pages/about-us) 4. [builtin.com/company/burga](https://builtin.com/company/burga) 5. 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