Creative Artworker

Hotel Chocolat PLC; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A premium chocolate brand is seeking a Packaging Artworker / Samples Coordinator to join their creative team. In this role, you will prepare print-ready artwork, collaborate with designers, and manage the creation of mock-ups and samples. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Adobe Suite, organized under deadlines, and have experience in packaging artwork. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including discounts on products and hotel stays.

Benefits

50% off all products

70% off stays at eco-hotel

Early access to new ranges

Qualifications

• Proven packaging artwork experience with strong technical print knowledge.
• Meticulous and organized with ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Experience with structured artwork approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and prepare print-ready artwork with technical precision.
• Collaborate with designers and production partners for artwork delivery.
• Coordinate mock-ups and samples, ensuring quality and delivery.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Acrobat

Packaging Artwork

Supplier Management

Project Management

Job description

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 Do

• Build, 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 Are

• A proven packaging artworker with strong technical print knowledge.
• Expert in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign; confident in Photoshop and Acrobat.
• Meticulous, organized, 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.
• Experience 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 Us

As 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 Are

Hotel 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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Art/Creative and Design
• Design Services and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry