Ceramic Makers, Decorators and Finishers
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STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Ceramic Makers, Decorators and Finishers
Ceramic makers, decorators, and finishers are the artisans behind the beautiful and functional ceramics that adorn homes and galleries worldwide. Their work not only preserves traditional crafting techniques but also pushes the boundaries of contemporary design, making a significant impact on both the UK economy and global art scenes.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Ceramic MakerAs a Junior Ceramic Maker, you will assist in the creation of ceramic pieces, learning the fundamentals of shaping, glazing, and firing under the guidance of experienced artisans.£18,000 - £22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Ceramic DesignerIn this role, you will take on more complex projects, designing and producing unique ceramic items while managing production processes and quality control.£25,000 - £30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Ceramic ArtistAs a Senior Ceramic Artist, you will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and innovate new techniques and designs, establishing yourself as a key figure in the ceramics community.£35,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Production ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Theatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Game Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,500 median
🎓Fashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,000 median
🎓Music, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · DegreeProduction ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · DegreeTheatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · DegreeGame Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · DegreeFashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · DegreeMusic, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · Degree