Print Pattern Artworker

Constant Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned design studio in Chelsea SW10 is seeking an experienced Print Pattern Artworker / Prepress Technician. You will bridge creativity and production by preparing pattern artworks for high-end wallpapers and textiles. Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite and understanding of colour management is essential. The role offers a chance to contribute to bespoke projects with a collaborative team in a heritage-rich environment. Competitive salary and opportunities for personal growth are included.

Benefits

Access to significant historical pattern archives

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Creative and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Confidence working to architectural scales, with understanding of spatial layout.

Responsibilities

• Prepare repeat pattern artwork for production, ensuring accuracy.
• Digitise and adapt hand-drawn artwork into digital files.
• Liaise with manufacturers and printers for detailed production specifications.
• Conduct sampling and print trials, refining results as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Pre-flighting capabilities

Understanding of repeat pattern construction

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in textile design, surface design, or graphic design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

AVA or similar colour management systems

Job description

Print pattern Artworker / Prepress Technician — Chelsea SW10 — £45 – 50k

Are you an experienced print pattern artworker with a sharp eye for detail and colour accuracy? Do you love the challenge of transforming creative concepts into production‑ready designs? Are you looking to work on beautifully crafted wallpapers, textiles, and bespoke interiors? We are recruiting for a highly skilled Print Pattern Artworker / Prepress Technician to join a London‑based design studio that has been creating high‑end decorative interiors for over 150 years. You will be working in a heritage‑rich, creatively driven environment where historic design meets contemporary craftsmanship.

The Role

This is a critical role that bridges creativity and production. You will be preparing, refining, and finalising pattern artworks across wallpapers, textiles, and bespoke surface designs, ensuring they are technically perfect and visually flawless.

• Prepare repeat pattern artwork for production, ensuring scale, alignment, and colour accuracy.
• Digitise, retouch, and adapt hand‑drawn or archive artwork into ready‑to‑print digital files.
• Use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to construct, edit, and test repeats, manage colourways, and create design variations.
• Liaise with manufacturers, printers, and weavers to provide detailed production specifications.
• Operate colour management systems (AGA or equivalent) to ensure colour accuracy from screen to final output.
• Conduct sampling and print trials, reviewing results and making refinements as needed.
• Maintain an organised digital library of patterns, technical references, and colour standards.
• Translate concept briefs into technical outputs and support the design team with visuals, scaled mock‑ups, and artwork troubleshooting.

About You

You will be confident working across the technical side of surface design, with a deep understanding of pattern repeat, colour management, and prepress standards. Whether you're working from hand‑drawn originals or building something entirely digital, you will take pride in ensuring everything is pixel‑perfect.

• Exceptional attention to detail and finish.
• Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Pre‑flighting capabilities and familiarity with production workflows.
• Experience using AVA or similar colour management systems.
• Strong understanding of repeat pattern construction and large‑scale print applications.
• A degree or training in textile design, surface design, or graphic design.
• Confidence working to architectural scales, with an understanding of spatial layout.
• A collaborative mindset — this is a tight‑knit, multi‑disciplinary studio.
• The ability to stay organised, calm, and focused under production deadlines.

What’s on Offer

• A chance to work with a globally respected design studio known for its bespoke commissions and heritage designs.
• Direct access to one of the most significant historical pattern archives in the UK.
• The opportunity to contribute to high‑profile private and commercial projects across the world.
• A creative, supportive, and highly skilled team environment.
• Competitive salary (depending on experience).

Interested in finding out more? We would love to hear from talented artworkers with a passion for print and production excellence. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.