Tableware Freelance Surface Pattern Designer

· 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.,

• 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
  
  · 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.,
• 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

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