Tableware Freelance Surface Pattern Designer

Job Spec – Freelance Designer Tableware and Sculpture, Figure

We are looking for an enthusiastic & talented designer who is passionate about shape, design 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 shapes, 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; is key to the role and must be able to support Far East sourcing trips abroad and travel during key exhibitions.

· 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 shape and surface pattern.

· 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.

Ideally you will be a graduate in Ceramic Design, Illustration or other design-related discipline.

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.

Please e-mail CV, covering letter and 10 jpegs which showcase your work. Applications without jpegs will not be considered.

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.

Eaton is a fairly young and expanding company and this is a great time to join us. As the company evolves we would hope that the successful candidate would grow with us. Our manufacturing and logistics team is based in China whilst the Design, Marketing and Sales Team are based in the UK and China

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

Pay: £120.00-£160.00 per day

Benefits:

• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Shape & Sculpting design: 2 years (required)
• tableware or homewares design: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rayleigh