Creative Artworker

" At Hotel Chocolat, everything begins with imagination — the spark that turns cacao into something extraordinary. As we continue our mission to make people and nature happy through chocolate, we’re looking for a Packaging Artworker / Samples Coordinator to become part of our award-winning in-house Creative Services team, helping transform inspired ideas into beautifully crafted, real-world packaging. Craft the Details That Make the Difference Our packaging is an essential expression of our brand: tactile, thoughtful, premium and full of character. In this role, you will bring design concepts to life with technical precision — preparing flawless print-ready artwork, partnering with designers and production teams, and coordinating the creation of stunning mock-ups and samples for executive sign-off and campaign photography.From foil finishes to intricate cutter guides, from meticulously assembled prototypes to smooth supplier coordination, your craftsmanship ensures our brand looks exceptional on every shelf, in every hand, and across every occasion. What You’ll DoBuild, adapt and prepare technically accurate print-ready artwork.Work closely with designers, copywriters and production partners to deliver artwork that is creatively faithful and technically perfect.Collaborate with our Creative Production agency to craft artwork masters across multiple SKUs.Coordinate mock-ups and shoot samples with external suppliers, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.Assemble hands-on mock-ups in the studio when needed.Manage timelines and costs across multiple projects with care and clarity. Who You AreEssentialA proven packaging artworker with strong technical print knowledge.Expert in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign; confident in Photoshop and Acrobat.Meticulous, organised, and calm under multiple deadlines.A clear communicator and collaborative partner.Experienced with structured artwork approval processes and version control.Comfortable balancing hands-on craft with supplier management.DesirableExperience producing artwork masters across large SKU ranges.Familiarity with foils, varnishes, embossing and premium print finishes.Background in FMCG or design-led studio environments.Experience liaising directly with printers or production agencies. The Benefits of Joining UsAs well as a competitive salary and a range of company benefits, you’ll enjoy:✨ 50% off all Hotel Chocolat products🌴 70% off stays at our Rabot Estate eco-hotel in Saint Lucia☕ Early access to new ranges and Velvetiser® innovations🌿 Being part of a brand where ethics, creativity and craft truly matter Who We AreHotel Chocolat is one of the UK’s favourite premium chocolate brands, spanning luxury gifting, innovative flavours, iconic drinks and our pioneering Velvetiser™ system.What began as a small online chocolatier grew into over 140 stores across the UK — and continues to expand across categories, channels and territories. Rooted in cacao and creativity, we’re committed to making a positive impact on customers, colleagues, farmers and communities.Learn more about who we are — and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion via our People Pledge — here: hotelchocolat.com/uk/engaged-ethics/our-people.html"