Ceramic Print Designer

Job Description — Ceramic Print Designer
Reports to: Design Head / Design Lead
Experience: 1-2 years preferred
Portfolio: Required
Vacancy: 3
Role
Create original, print-ready designs for ceramic tableware, including plates, bowls, mugs, cups and saucers, teapots and serving pieces. Support collection development, customer customisation and artwork preparation for decal printing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop motifs, patterns, borders, colourways and coordinated tableware collections from approved briefs.
Research design references and prepare moodboards and concept presentations.
Adapt artwork to different product shapes using accurate keylines, dimensions and print areas.
Create seamless repeats, circular borders and continuous mug-wrap designs.
Prepare production-ready files, colour separations and separate artwork for gold, platinum or other special finishes.
Check artwork scale, resolution, colour count, alignment and consistency before release.
Coordinate with printing and production teams on technical requirements and sampling.
Review printed and fired samples and make necessary artwork corrections.
Prepare product mockups and presentations for internal and customer approvals.
Maintain organised source files, versions, colour references and approval records.
Follow agreed priorities, deadlines and confidentiality requirements.
Required Skills
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Good understanding of composition, colour, proportion and surface-pattern design.
Ability to create clean vector artwork and work with hand-painted or raster motifs.
Understanding of ceramic decal printing and artwork preparation; screen-printing experience is an advantage.
Accuracy in repeat patterns, product fitment and technical file preparation.
Ability to interpret feedback, collaborate with teams and manage multiple projects.
Basic 3D rendering or product-visualisation skills are an advantage.
Qualifications
Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Ceramic Design, Product Design or a related discipline. Candidates with a strong relevant portfolio and practical experience will also be considered.
Expected Outcomes
Original and consistent designs, accurate production files, timely revisions, and clear coordination with the design and production teams.

Work arrangement
Hybrid