Tableware Freelance Shape and Sculpture, Figure

Job Spec - Freelance Surface Pattern/Graphic Designer - Tableware

**We are looking for an enthusiastic & talented designer who is passionate about pattern and homeware and has a love of ceramics and design to join our creative team.**

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:
Key areas of responsibility will be:

- Working collaboratively with the Design Manager to develop new tableware, tabletop giftware, mugs and other related products.
- Creating client presentations in conjunction with the Design Manager, Development Director and other colleagues.
- Innovation; generating original & inspiring work in response to creative briefs, trend forecasts and own creativity. Must have a very good handle and understanding on the homewares market.
- Travel; support sourcing trips abroad and travel during key exhibitions.
- Reconfiguring and re-colouring existing patterns.
- Maintaining an interest in current and emerging trends in fashion, home & tableware.
- Creating production ready artwork for tableware, tabletop giftware & packaging.

**WHO YOU’LL BE**:
Our ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate:

- Flexibility; our team is small and the design requirements are fast changing. They will often require a quick response.
- A solid portfolio demonstrating strong surface pattern and composition skills.
- An excellent working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Originality, quality and variety of work suitable for our varying global customer base.
- A good understanding of the Homeware & Tableware markets across a broad spectrum of retailers in the UK and internationally would be an advantage.
- Good interpersonal & communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail; ability to work to tight deadlines and extremely well organised.
- Excellent self-motivation.
- Packaging experience would be beneficial but not essential.

The position would be on a freelance basis.

The Design Manager is located in the Stoke-on-Trent area.

Our office and UK showroom is in Rayleigh and proximity would be advantageous. Working hours are flexible.

**Company info**

Eaton Dining is a manufacturer and distributor of tableware and other related products. Our main focus is on ceramics and our product ranges from Fine China to Stoneware to everyday porcelain. We have recently diversified into other table & kitchen related products. We supply a number of high-street retailers in the UK and a diverse customer base around the globe.

Job Duties:

- Craft drafts, models & prototypes across multiple platforms, showcasing high attention to detail, design, typography and layout skills
- Collaborate with other teams and use feedback to develop final drafts
- Revise the work of previous designers, making sure that designs meet guidelines and are consistent across formats
- Work on multiple projects at once whilst consistently adhering to tight deadlines
- Other duties as requested

**Job Type**: Contract

**Salary**: £120.00-£160.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Graphic design: 2 years (preferred)
- tableware or homewares design: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rayleigh

Reference ID: Freelance Surface Pattern Designer