Job Introduction
As we continue our mission to make people and nature happy through chocolate, we’re looking for a Packaging Artworker / Samples Coordinator to join our Creative Services team on a full-time, hybrid basis (3 days per week in our London studio).
This role plays a vital part in bringing our packaging concepts to life — translating creative intent into technically precise, print-ready artwork, and coordinating the production of beautifully crafted mock-ups and samples. You’ll bridge the gap between creative imagination and real-world execution, ensuring our distinctive brand is delivered consistently, accurately and to the highest technical standards across every pack.
As well as a competitive salary and a range of company benefits, you’ll receive 50% discount on all products, and a 70% discount for you and your guests when you stay at our Rabot Estate hideaway on the paradise island of Saint Lucia.
Who you are…
Essential
A proven packaging artworker with solid technical understanding of print processes.
Expert in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, with working knowledge of Photoshop and Acrobat.
Able to build, adapt and prepare technically accurate, print-ready artwork files.
Meticulous attention to detail and confident managing multiple artworks simultaneously.
Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional collaboration.
Comfortable working within structured artwork approval processes and version-control systems.
Experience coordinating mock-ups and samples with external suppliers and/or crafting mock-ups hands-on.
Desirable
Experience creating artwork masters across multiple SKUs or product ranges.
Familiarity working with specialist print finishes such as foils, varnishes, and embossing.
Previous experience partnering with printers or production agencies to resolve technical queries.
Background in fast-paced, design-led FMCG environments.
Who are we?
We’re one of the UK’s favourite premium chocolate brands, with a range of products spanning luxury gifts, alcohol and our pioneering drinking chocolate system, the Velvetiser™.
A cacao pod takes years to grow – it can’t be rushed if it’s going to be just right for our products. The same can be said for Hotel Chocolat, which originally started as a mint production company before we realised it was luxury chocolate that we were really passionate about.
Now, we’re market leaders in the industry. What began as an online-only business grew to over 140 stores across the UK, and we’re still growing… Today, we’re multi-category, multi-channel, and multi-territory, and our customers, colleagues, cacao farmers and suppliers all benefit from the success we make together.
To learn more about us and read about our People Pledge – our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion – click here: hotelchocolat.com/uk/engaged-ethics/our-people.html