# Specify the preferences directory
defaults write com.googlecode.iterm2.plist PrefsCustomFolder -string "~/dotfiles/iterm2"
# Tell iTerm2 to use the custom preferences in the directory
defaults write com.googlecode.iterm2.plist LoadPrefsFromCustomFolder -bool true
OR
cp -sf $CURRENT_DIR/iterm2/com.googlecode.iterm2.plist ~/Library/Preferences/com.googlecode.iterm2.plist
OR