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.