Print pattern Artworker/ Prepress Technician
Chelsea SW10
40-50K
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.
You will:
* 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.
You should bring:
* 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.